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September 2011
Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks Awards GWWO On-Call Contract
GWWO was awarded one of two Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks On-Call Contracts to provide Architectural Services over the next three years. Work for the Department includes planning and design for renovations, expansion and improvements to City recreational facilities, park buildings and related projects.
July 2011
GWWO and Howard County Await the Opening of the New Robinson Nature Center
Robinson Nature Center, designed to be the first LEED Platinum building in Howard County, Maryland, is scheduled to open September 2011. The nature center features interior exhibits, classrooms, a large multi-purpose room and a 33' diameter domed "Naturesphere" theater. Outside, visitors can access walking trails which bring you throughout the property. More…
June 2011
Fort McHenry Visitor Center Opens to the Public
David Gilmore Wright, FAIA, principal architect at GWWO, received the 22nd Annual Ewell L. Newman Award from the American Historical Print Collectors Society for his two volume book, Domestic and Wild: Peter Moran's Images of America. More…
March 2011
Fort McHenry Visitor Center Opens to the Public
GWWO is proud to announce the grand opening of the new Visitor Center at Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine. The new facility, on track to receive LEED Silver certification, opened its doors to excited crowds during the grand opening celebration attended by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake and family as well as Governor Martin O'Malley, among others. More…
April 2011
GWWO to Design New Welcome Center
GWWO has been chosen to design a new welcome center in Port Canaveral, Florida. The Canaveral Cove Welcome Center is scheduled to open in 2013, and is part of a $60 million initiative to revitalize the Cove and support the booming tourism industry in the Port and surrounding areas. More…
March 2011
Kaitlin Murphy Promoted
Kaitlin M. Murphy has been promoted to the position of Marketing Coordinator at GWWO. More…
February 2011
Alan Reed and David Wright made Fellows of the AIA
GWWO is proud to announce that Alan Reed, FAIA, LEED AP and David Wright, FAIA, LEED AP have been named Fellows of the American Institute of Architects. Fellowship is one of the highest honors the AIA awards to a member. Alan is distinguished for his contributions in interpretive center design that have transformed visitor experiences nationwide. This work explores the essence of context, resulting in engaging, inspirational, and evocative structures that embody, rather than simply contain, the stories being told. David is acknowledged for his work in historic preservation. He has dedicated his career to preserving and reinvigorating historic buildings of national significance, through rigorous research and creative, sensitive design interventions, while showing great respect for the original architects’ and builders’ intentions. Congratulations to Alan and David!
January 2011
Terry Squyres and Chris Elcock Promoted
Terry Squyres, AIA, LEED AP has become a Principal of GWWO and Chris Elcock, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP has been promoted to the position of Senior Associate. More…
Terry Squyres Elected to Board of Trustees at Contemporary Museum
Board president Pamela Berman says “Terry is an invaluable addition to an already strong and diverse board that will carry the Contemporary Museum soundly into the future. As the museum moves into its third decade and explores its physical presence in Baltimore, the rich and informed perspectives of our board members will provide the insight and inspiration we need to move forward.”
GWWO Conducting Feasibility Study for Severna Park High School
GWWO is currently working with Anne Arundel County Public Schools to complete a feasibility study for Severna Park High School. GWWO established a set of goals for the project which includes: creating a flexible facility which promotes the identity and image of the school, and developing a vernacular to facilitate instructional groupings and collaborative experiences. The study resulted in three options for instructionally sound and cost effective alternatives for the improvement of the high school.
December 2010
Killens Pond Nature Center Recognized by the USGBC
The Killens Pond State Park Nature Center has won an award under the Sustainable Buildings New Construction category from the Maryland Chapter of the US Green Building Council. The award will be presented at the Wintergreen Awards for Excellence in Green Building annual celebration.
October 2010
GWWO Receives Top Honors at Baltimore AIA Design Awards
GWWO’s DuPont Environmental Education Center has been awarded the Baltimore AIA’s Grand Design Award as part of their 2010 Design Awards program. This is the highest honor for the awards program. The jury stated, in part, “It epitomizes how playful architecture can be. It is a joy to imagine yourself in this building!” GWWO served as the Design Architects on the team of Becker Morgan Group for this project.
GWWO to Perform Study for the Academy of Music
The Academy of Music in Philadelphia has hired GWWO to perform a conditions assessment and maintenance study. The study includes review of historic building drawings, assessment of existing building fabric, structure, systems and code compliance, development of a recommended schedule for future maintenance work, as well as capital improvements, and estimates of probable construction cost.
Dundalk and Sollers Point High Schools Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking for the new Dundalk and Sollers Point High Schools was celebrated on October 28th. With a student capacity of nearly 1900 students, the 360,000 square-foot comprehensive high school and technology high school will open in 2013.
May 2010
GWWO’s DuPont Environmental Education Center Receives Two Awards
AIA Maryland has recognized the design of the DuPont Environmental Education Center with a Merit Award in the Design Awards 2010. The jury commented “This spirited building has a presence in the landscape that asks to be experienced. This building nestles within the campus and resolves from a pedestrian standpoint.” Additionally, the Delaware chapter of the International Facility Management Association honored the DuPont Environmental Education Center with a Green Building Award. The award is given to a construction project that best utilizes green practices without actually applying for LEED certification. The Center was recognized by the awards jury for minimizing the impact on the surrounding wetlands and for the preservation of open space. GWWO served as the Design Architects on the team of Becker Morgan Group for this project.
August 2010
Two New Employees Welcomed
Elizabeth Thompson, LEED AP, joins GWWO as the firm’s LEED Design Specialist. She will serve as a green designer on projects that are both pursuing LEED Certification and those that are striving for sustainable features without pursuing formal certification. Elizabeth has a Masters in Education Design from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech.
Robert Mock brings a varied background of project experience to GWWO. He has worked on numerous award winning projects ranging in scale from small custom homes to large university and corporate campus projects. He has a penchant for solving complex construction details while maintaining the desired design ideals. Robert is involved with several community organizations committed to fostering redevelopment and renewed urban vitality near his home in York, PA. He received his Bachelors of Architecture from Virginia Tech.
May 2010
The Vollmer Visitor Center at Cylburn Arboretum is Now Open
A quiet presence in the landscape, the new 10,000 square-foot Vollmer Center is sited to take advantage of the views and the rolling landscape. The visitor center provides an orientation point for visitors to the Cylburn Arboretum as well as a 250 seat multipurpose space for lectures and events. Emphasizing the use of sustainable techniques, the facility includes an “extensive” green roof over half of the building, geothermal heating and cooling, composting toilets, a rain screen, natural ventilation and many sustainable materials.
April 2010
Three Join GWWO
Noel Rupprecht, a recent Magna Cum Laude graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, has joined GWWO’s architectural team. Noel was a Founder’s Scholar while at Syracuse and is a member of the AIA Baltimore Lecture Series Committee. She is currently a member of the design team for Dundalk/Sollers Point High School.
Tracey L. Brown, CSI, CDT, brings over 28 years of experience to GWWO’s construction and production resource department. Tracey worked at CSD Architects as a Specifications Manager where she organized and reviewed completeness and consistency of Project Manuals and Addenda for all projects. Tracey also met with product representative to update reference library materials, and researched references sited in the master specifications and numerous projects for accuracy and consistency. She contributes her expertise in maintaining the master specifications and related procedures including revisions to the specification sections while keeping up-to-date manufacturer’s products and materials and communicating the findings to the various project teams.
Susan Conway comes to the GWWO architectural team with several years experience in residential, and multi-family housing design work. She serves on the Historic Resources Committee for the Baltimore Chapter of the AIA. Susan received a Masters of Architecture from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the College of William & Mary. At GWWO she is a member of the design team for Dundalk/Sollers Point High School.
March 2010
GWWO Selected to Design Morven Interpretive Center
GWWO is working with the Morven Museum and Garden to design a new interpretive center adjacent to the historic Morven Mansion. The design required review and re-evaluation of a 2008 Master Plan subsequently improving way-finding and the experience at the site for the public. The Center will house ticketing, interpretation, a large multi-purpose event space, a gift shop, and related support spaces. The new facility will have a welcoming character and reinforce the strong relationship to the surrounding gardens.
Two GWWO Projects Receive AIA Delaware Design Awards
AIA Delaware has recognized two of GWWO's design projects as part of their 2010 Design Awards program. The new DuPont Environmental Education Center at the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge received an Honor Award and was one of only two buildings recognized at this highest level. GWWO served as the Design Architects on the team of Becker Morgan Group for this project. The new Killens Pond Nature Center within Killens Pond State Park was also selected and received a Citation Award.
February 2010
Killens Pond Nature Center is LEED Silver
The Killens Pond State Park Nature Center has earned LEED Silver Certification granted by the US Green Building Council. Sustainable elements within the building include rainwater recovery and reuse, geothermal heating and cooling, and on-site wastewater treatment through a composting toilet system. The large amount of glass also allows ample daylighting and views to the exterior, while the lower level corridor acts as a thermal mass, providing substantial natural heat retention through the winter months. For images and more information about the project, please click here.
November 2009
GWWO to Work with the National Archives and Records Administration
GWWO has been awarded a five year Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery IDIQ Contract to provide design and related services for National Archives and Records Administration NARA facilities nationwide. Projects under this contract may support all existing and future NARA facilities, including Presidential Libraries, Regional Archives, Federal Records Centers, the National Archives Building, and Archives II.
October 2009
The Chestertown Spy - "Architecture That Sings & Dances"
"The new Gibson Center for the Arts doesn’t just change the campus – it changes Washington College. Really, it changes Chestertown. Now there are New York-class venues…"
The Chestertown Spy - "WC Arts Finds a Home"
"…for the first time in the College’s long history, the performing and visual arts finally have an exceptional home to call their own."
David Tremblay Joins GWWO as Construction Administration Team Leader
David W. Tremblay, LEED AP has joined GWWO, Inc./Architects as construction administration team leader. David has twelve years of experience as an architect, with a significant background in educational and institutional projects. More…
September 2009
Harpers Ferry Train Station Wins AIA Maryland Design Award
AIA Maryland has recognized GWWO's work on the restoration and rehabilitation of the historic Harpers Ferry Train Station with a Citation Award. The jury commented that the project represented a "labor of love" and demonstrated "meticulous research and restoration."
August 2009
Robinson Nature Center Groundbreaking
Ground breaking for the new $10.5M Robinson Nature Center was celebrated on August 29th. The new 24,000-SF facility will immerse visitors in nature, inviting them to explore and experience the environment around them and promoting an ethic of stewardship of the land. The building, which is planned to achieve LEED Platinum Certification, will include an amphitheater, classrooms, exhibits, and a 50-seat "NatureSphere." Construction will proceed through 2010, with opening planned for early 2011. More…
The Baltimore Sun - "Seton Hill offers a glimpse into Baltimore's early days"
"[The new Visitor Center] is a masterful reuniting of several old structures. It's also a structure that doesn't call attention to itself while bringing all the museum amenities to this worthy setting."
The Catholic Review - "Splendid new visitor center at St. Mary’s Spiritual Center and Historic Site"
"Sunlight streaked through the stained-glass windows of the historic chapel on the grounds of the St. Mary’s Spiritual Center and Historic Site Sept. 13."
GWWO Names New Marketing Coordinator and Financial Administrator; Three New Employees Also Welcomed
Kyle J. Isfalt and Amanda A. Jelks have been named to new positions, and Ryan D. Jordan, Jansen Moon, and Kaitlin M. Murphy have joined the team at GWWO, Inc./Architects. More…
June 2009
Gunpowder Falls State Park Project Achieves LEED Silver Certification
GWWO is pleased to announce that the Hammerman Area Services building within Gunpowder Falls State Park has achieved LEED Silver Certification bestowed by the US Green Building Council. The facility, which opened in 2007 and houses concessions and comfort facilities to serve the site's many visitors, incorporates rainwater collection and reuse, ground source heating and cooling, recycled and recyclable construction materials, passive systems for light and ventilation, and the reintroduction of native species to the site, among other sustainable features.
April 2009
GWWO Working on Two New Museum Projects
GWWO is excited to have begun work with two new museum clients—the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomon's, Maryland and the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine in Portland, Maine. For the Calvert Marine Museum, GWWO is designing improvements to the Museum's main lobby, auditorium, and education spaces. With the Children's Museum & Theatre, the firm is working to design renovations to the institution's existing facilities, as well as an addition to house a new black box theatre and additional exhibits.
February 2009
David Wills House Opens
GWWO joined with the National Park Service and Gettysburg National Military Park to celebrate the opening of the David Wills House February 11-12, 2009. The festivities marked the end of a multi-year effort to complete the exterior restoration and interior rehabilitation of the house, which was originally constructed in 1816 and is the site where Lincoln lodged—and finished his speech—the night before his historic Gettysburg Address. Today the site serves as a museum dedicated to the memory of the Address and the remarkable recovery of a town devastated by war.
January 2009
GWWO Selected to Design new Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park
GWWO was recently selected to work with the State of Maryland on the creation of a landmark center where visitors can immerse themselves in the story of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. The new Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park will include a 15,000-SF Visitor/Interpretive Center that is anticipated to achieve LEED Silver Certification, a memorial garden, two Picnic pavilions, an information kiosk, and related parking and site improvements.
December 2008
Catherine W. Jones McKann Center Opens
The new Catherine W. Jones McKann Center at the Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia has opened. The project, for which GWWO worked with the Museum to design and oversee the implementation of adaptive reuse plans, involved the exterior restoration and interior rehabilitation of an historic 1927 bank complex to house new gallery, educational, and retail spaces for the Museum.
October 2008
Terry Squyres and Eric Feiss Promoted
Terry Squyres has been named an Associate Principal of GWWO and Eric Feiss was promoted to the position of Associate. More…
GWWO Projects Win AIA Baltimore Design Awards; Ford Orientation Center Takes Top Prize
The Ford Orientation Center at George Washington's Mount Vernon took top prize at this year's annual AIA Baltimore Design Awards, winning the Grand Design Award. Calling the project "an incredible professional achievement," the jury noted that the Center is "built beautifully into the landscape" and that "timeless detailing is used well throughout." GWWO's unbuilt design for the National Sailing Hall of Fame was also recognized with an award.
August 2008
Three Join GWWO
Bryan Fisher, Bivek Poudyal, and Bill Melluish have joined the architectural team at GWWO, Inc./Architects. More…
Hampton Mansion Project Wins Baltimore County Historical Trust Preservation Project Award
GWWO's work with the National Park Service at Hampton National Historic Site has been selected to receive a Preservation Project Award given by the Baltimore County Historical Trust. This is the project's second award; it was also recognized with a 2007 Preservation Maryland Stewardship Award.
June 2008
MICA Project Wins Baltimore Heritage Historic Preservation Award
Baltimore Heritage recognized GWWO's recent renovation to the Maryland Institute College of Art Mount Royal Train Station with an Historic Preservation Award at their annual event June 26th. The organization's awards program honors the city's best preservation projects and the people who have worked to save Baltimore's historic places this year.
April 2008
Paul Hume and Mark Lapointe Named Principals
of GWWO
Paul Hume and Mark Lapointe, both employees of GWWO for more than a decade, have been named Principals of the firm. Paul and Mark have been integral to establishing GWWO as a leader in client service and design quality. Their appointment to principals signifies GWWO’s continued commitment to our cultural and education clients and positions the firm for ongoing success, now and in the future. More…
March 2008
Ground Broken for Petersburg National Battlefield Visitor Contact Station
Ground was broken on March 28th for the new visitor contact station at the Five Forks area of Petersburg National Battlefield. Designed within the regional vernacular, the new center tells the story of the Battle of Five Forks, the penultimate battle of the Civil War.
February 2008
GWWO Selected to Design New Towson University
West Village Commons Building
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved a contract for GWWO to design the new West Village Commons Building at Towson University. The $29.9M, 85,000-SF facility will support the dining and student services needs of the campus’ West Village precinct. Envisioned as the iconic anchor and landmark center of this campus residential community, the new building will also be designed to achieve Silver-level LEED Certification.
January 2008
Design of Washington College Hodson Hall Underway
GWWO is excited to be working with Washington College on the design of an addition and renovations to Hodson Hall, the College’s main campus dining and student services facility. The project involves a 40,000-SF addition to house dining seating for 600, student lounge and game rooms spaces, and offices for student activities, student government, and the campus newspaper, as well as sensitive upgrades to the original historic building.
Mount Vernon Project Wins Prestigious Thea Award
The Donald W. Reynolds Education Center at George Washington’s Mount Vernon has been recognized with a 2008 Thea Award. The annual Thea Awards, given by the Themed Entertainment Association, “recognize and honor excellence in the creation of outstanding visitor experiences, attractions, exhibits and places,” says TEA president Nick Farmer. The Education Center at Mount Vernon, which was named in the museum category, was one of just 17 award recipients, selected from 120 nominations. More…
December 2007
Chris Weston Joins GWWO
Chris Weston has joined GWWO as a project architect. He brings seven years experience to the firm and is currently working on a major expansion and renovation to Southgate Elementary School in Anne Arundel County.
October 2007
Two GWWO Projects Recognized with AIA Baltimore Design Awards
AIA Baltimore recognized the designs of the new Killens Pond Nature Center and the new Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center with design awards at their annual awards celebration on October 19th.
AIArchitect – “Inspired by the Flag”
“Fort McHenry’s new visitor center will lift all eyes to the Star Spangled Banner.” More…
September 2007
Mount Vernon Projects Earn AIA Maryland Design Awards
The new Ford Orientation Center and new Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center , both at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, were recognized with design awards at AIA Maryland’s annual awards celebration on September 25th.
David Wright Speaks at North American Print Conference
GWWO Principal David Wright was one of just fifteen speakers selected to address museum curators and prints experts from across the United States at the 2007 North American Print Conference. The subject of his talk, artist-etcher Peter Moran, is the youngest member of the well-known Moran family of American artists. David is also currently writing a book about Moran.
Alan Reed Receives Ball State University Alumni Award
GWWO president Alan Reed was selected as a 2007 recipient of the Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning Award of Outstanding Achievement. The award is given annually to Ball State Alumni who demonstrate outstanding success in their field, and who are making significant contributions to their profession and to society.
AIArchitect – “Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center Provides a Museum Experience”
“New Civil War battlefield visitor center combines artifacts with modern design.” More…
AIArchitect – “Mount Vernon Graciously Enhances the Visitor Experience”
“Two new facilities blend harmoniously with the Virginia plantation and its surroundings.” More…
The Baltimore Sun – “Another Source of Inspiration”
“New Fort McHenry Visitor Center is something to sing about.”
The Baltimore Sun – “A New Look Emerges for Fort McHenry”
“Architects unveil final design for much larger visitor center to open on historic site in 2010." - An article by Edward Gunts, Sun Architecture Critic, published on September 7, 2007
The Daily Record – “New center to fix glaring inadequacy at Fort McHenry”
“Replacement for old building will be able to accommodate 650,000 tourists a year.” - An article by Daily Record reporter Louis Llovio published on September 7, 2007
Fort McHenry Visitor Center Design Unveiled
The design for the new Visitor & Education Center at Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine was unveiled last night at an event which also honored Senators Paul Sarbanes and Barbara Mikulski with the Francis Scott Key Award. More…
Three Join GWWO Staff
Erin E. Anello, Amanda J. Brown and Michael N. Tillman have joined GWWO, Inc./Architects. More…
August 2007
Daniel Z. Gibson Performing Arts Center Construction Underway
Construction is underway at Washington College on a major renovation and expansion to the Daniel Z. Gibson Performing Arts Center, which features the 440-seat Tawes Theater, a 175-seat Experimental Theater and a 200-seat Recital Hall. The changes to the building, which is prominently situated on the campus’ main academic square, will put the arts “on stage” and engage the larger campus community.
July 2007
Mark Lapointe Named Board President of the Friends of Patterson Park
GWWO associate principal Mark Lapointe, a board member of the Friends of Patterson Park since 2005, has been elected president of the organization for 2007-2008.
Barstow Elementary School Groundbreaking
Construction is underway for this new 75,000-SF school in Calvert County, which will open in 2008. The school, which will support dramatic growth in the county, includes 30 classrooms for grades pre-K through 5, a gymnasium, a cafetorium, art and music rooms, a media center and computer labs.
May 2007
Homestead Heritage Center Opens
The new Heritage Center at Homestead National Monument of America was dedicated on the 145th Anniversary of the signing of the Homestead Act into Law. More…
February 2007
Baltimore Magazine – “Visitors Welcome”
“A Baltimore company is about to give Fort McHenry’s 47-year old visitors’ center a long-needed overhaul.” More…
GWWO Names Two New Senior Associates
Mike Bosiacki and John Easterling, both GWWO project managers, have been named senior associates of the firm. More…
November 2006
Virginia Review – “New Vision and Facilities Transform Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate”
“A campaign to rejuvenate George Washington’s reputation and expand and revitalize facilities at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens was the focus of grand “reopening” to the public in the fall of 2006.” More…
October 2006
The Washington Post – “At Mount Vernon, New Centers Offer Lessons in Harmony”
“The two new centers convincingly show that designing contextually harmonious, visually rich architecture does not depend on importing trendy aesthetic formulas or ideologies, nor on replicating historic architectural styles.” More…
Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge Education Center Wins Design Award
AIA Baltimore recognized the design for the new Education Center with an Honor Award at their annual design awards event held October 20th. More…
Contract Magazine – “Natural Connection”
“Situated at the transition between the forest and pond, the $4.37-million facility will enable the park to offer expanded programs and to better interpret the pond’s natural environment.”
September 2006
Killens Pond Nature Center Groundbreaking
An early October groundbreaking has been scheduled for the new Nature Center at Killens Pond State Park in Felton, Delaware. The project, which will seek Silver LEED Certification, will take 15 months to construct and will open in December 2007. More…
June 2006
Baltimore Business Journal – “Making Plans”
“Baltimore architectural firm GWWO was just holding its own – until a fateful Ocean City strategy session put it in high gear…” More…
David Wright Elected to AHPCS Board
GWWO principal David Wright, a historical etchings scholar who has published a book about the work of R. Swain Gifford, has been elected as a Director to the Board of the American Historical Print Collectors Society. More…
April 2006
Homestead Heritage Center Groundbreaking
Ground was broken today for the new Homestead Heritage Center at Homestead National Monument of America in Beatrice, Nebraska. The new 10,600-SF facility will commemorate the Homestead Act of 1862, one of the most significant and enduring events in the westward expansion of the United States. More…
January 2006
Alan Reed Named President of GWWO
Alan Reed, a principal of the firm since 1998, has been name President of GWWO, Inc./Architects. Paul Hume and Mark Lapointe, also long-term members of the firm, have been named Associate Principals. More…
