Constructed in 1896 and expanded in 1964, the Mount Royal Train Station today encompasses 50,000-SF and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Designed to accommodate the expanding enrollment of the Maryland Institute College of Art’s undergraduate fiber and general sculptural studies programs, this phased project preserved interior finishes while updating the building for modern demands.
New HVAC systems and upgrades to the fire alarm and sprinkler systems were carefully integrated into the historic fabric. The exterior was cleaned and re-pointed, and all clerestory windows of the historic train shed were replaced.
Maryland Historical Trust Stewardship Award Winner
“As a demanding client, all here at MICA were pleased with the creative problem solving skill the firm displayed… [We] will gladly secure their services to work with us on future projects…” – Glenn McCain, former Director of College Construction Services, Maryland Institute College of Art
Details
- Art studios and classrooms
- Conversion of an existing auditorium to additional instructional space
- Restoration of historic lobby for gallery space
- Partially funded through historic tax credits