Elevated above the marshlands, the design for the new Peterson Education Center responds to the dynamics of the natural systems—tidal river and wetlands—as well as infrastructural site elements: an adjacent railway, high voltage power lines, and multiple utility rights of way.
Traversing the delicate bridge, visitors experience the tenuous connection between man and nature. Seen from afar, the building acts as a beacon marking the terminus of the city’s riverwalk. From within, windows on the north façade frame views to the city, while views to the south open out to the natural setting.
AIA Baltimore Design Honor Award Winner
Details
- Exhibits, multipurpose room, ecology classroom, offices, workshop and related support spaces
- Multi-level viewing tower and terraces, outdoor exhibits and boardwalk
- Design Architect: GWWO, Inc./Architects; Managing Firm: Becker Morgan Group