The University of Maryland, College Park could soon be turning to Baltimore-area companies for design, mechanical and electrical work. The university plans to use Baltimore-based Ayers Saint Gross, among others, to provide architecture and engineering design services.
Maryland has taken the first step toward replacing its two travel plazas on Interstate 95 north of Baltimore with expansive, airy welcome centers filled with amenities and operated by a company with years of experience serving travelers.
Following the catastrophic earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, a diverse group of members of the U.S. construction community, the Haitian diaspora and the U.S. and Haitian higher education community are working together on the project. The Center, which is to be located at the State University of Haiti, will serve as an educational and technical resource for the entire Haitian building and construction industry, including public and private universities, technical and vocational schools, national and local government agencies, the building industry and the general public.
The Catholic University of America has partnered with the renowned architectural firm Ayers Saint Gross of Baltimore to develop the campus ‘Master Plan,’ which will drastically alter campus over the next decades, while highlighting the architecturally pleasing buildings.
Catholic University is envisioning big changes to its campus. According to the proposed long-range Master Plan, the University hopes to replace a number of its campus streets with elegant walking paths; build villages of residence halls centered on a chapel; and substitute green spaces for parking lots that distract from its historic buildings. Cathy Wood, vice president for finance and treasurer, is heading the Master Plan project, in consultation with architects from Ayers Saint Gross and members of the University and the neighboring community.
Virginia Commonwealth University is preparing to take another look at its boundaries. The board of visitors Thursday approved a contract to update its master plan to guide development for both the academic and medical campuses over the next six years and beyond. The contract was awarded to Richmond-based BCWH Architects, working with Ayers Saint Gross Architects of Baltimore.
Ayers Saint Gross, a planning and architecture firm, has been selected to design a student housing project being developed by Concord Eastridge in downtown Phoenix.
Publisher: AIA Baltimore Ayers Saint Gross’ Tracy Marquis, AIA, LEED AP BD&C is spotlighted in October’s edition of AIA Baltimore’s newsletter. Read full PDF >>
Towson University’s new $11 million gateway off Towsontown Boulevard is nearly complete, and those involved with the project say it’s a key element in setting the campus identity.
It’s that time again, the 2012-2013 Dormy Awards. The Ayers Saint Gross-designed Ivory Tower at The George Washington University made the list.
