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Client:
Ohio Historical Society
Size: 32,000 SF
Cost:
$5M
Completion Date: 1986
Associate Architect: Michael Graves |
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| In a joint venture with Michael
Graves, Architect, this 32,000 S.F. facility houses the local
iron and steel industry’s historical museum, research center,
and historical archives. Included are multi-purpose
education rooms, offices and administration spaces.
Specialized design features include large and small exhibit
spaces, interactive display space, exhibit lighting and other
system controls to protect the historical contents housed
within. Also integrated into the facility’s design were
specialized archival storage, data communication and security
system. This building received four major design awards,
including the Architect’s Society of Ohio 1991 Honor Award and
the Eastern Ohio Chapter of AIA 1989 Honor Award as well as
published in Progressive Architecture magazine. |
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