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Home Portfolio Architecture, Cultural, Sustainable Design Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington

Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington

The Mount Vernon Ladies Association

Mount Vernon, VA, United States

Designed to advance knowledge about our first president’s legacy, this 45,000-square-foot building serves as a safe haven for his books and letters, and a center for education about his leadership. Like Washington’s home, the 45,800 square-foot building is arranged as a central block flanked by two wings: a west wing of staff offices and an east wing of meeting spaces for programs on Washington’s leadership. Narrow, 30-foot-wide floor plates allow daylight to penetrate the interior and reduce energy consumption. A central oval-shaped vault protects the most precious documents, including Washington’s personal collection of books.

Project Details

Location
Mount Vernon, VA, United States
Size
45,000 SF
Status
2014
Cost
$27,200,000
LEED
Certified Gold
Awards
AIA Maryland Excellence in Design Merit Award for Institutional Architecture
AIA Baltimore Excellence in Design Merit Award
Tree Conservation Award, Fairfax County, VA

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