Media Contact
Laura Werther
lwerther@gwwoinc.com
800 Wyman Park Dr. Suite 300
Baltimore, MD 21211
T: 410.332.1009
F: 410.332.0038
March 2010
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.
Feb 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.
Nov 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.
Oct 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..." More...
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." More...
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...
Sept 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."
Aug 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 reknitting 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." More...
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." More...
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.
Feb 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.
Jan 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.
Dec 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.
Oct 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.
Aug 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.
Feb 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.
Jan 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...
Dec 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.
Oct 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...
Sept 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.” More…
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…
Aug 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…
Feb 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…
Nov 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…
Oct 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.”
Sept 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…
Jan 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…
