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MSU – Earl S. Richardson Library

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Earl S. Richardson Library
Earl S. Richardson Library
Earl S. Richardson Library
Earl S. Richardson Library
Earl S. Richardson Library
Earl S. Richardson Library
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.

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Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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