MSU – Earl S. Richardson Library

Earl S. Richardson Library
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Project Highlights:

Location:Baltimore, Maryland
Owner:Morgan State University
Architect:Design Collective
Delivery Method:GC
Contract Amount:$45.0 M

Awards:

  • Best of the Best, Higher Education Project of The Year, 2008
    Mcgraw-Hill Construction – Featured In Engineering News Record’s (ENR)
  • Best Education Design
    Iida, New England
  • Merit Award
    AIA, Maryland
  • Honorable Mention
    AIA, Baltimore
  • Honor Award
    AIA, Potomac Valley Chapter
  • Masonry Craftsmanship Award, 2008
    The Masonry Institute of Maryland

HESS constructed the iconic award-winning, story-story stone 220,000-SF Earl S. Richardson Library. The building is centered on Morgan State’s campus. The library is designed to facilitate access of library holdings, showcase the special African-American collection of manuscripts and memorabilia, and provide study spaces complete with state-of-the-art technology for students, faculty and staff. The buildinh houses spaces for open learning, meeting rooms, classrooms, computer labs and lounges.