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Fort McHenry Visitor Center
Fort McHenry Visitor Center
Baltimore, MD, United States
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Fort McHenry Visitor Center
Baltimore, MD, United States
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STATUS
Built
YEAR
2011
SIZE
10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft
BUDGET
$5M - 10M
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The primary inspiration for the design of the new 17,655-SF visitor center at Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine comes from our nation’s most enduring symbol—the Star-Spangled Banner. The two curved walls of the building reflect the dynamic nature of the flag, while the juxtaposition of the walls—clad in distinct materials—evokes the meanings behind the flag’s stripes.
The upward slope of the brick wall, as revealed by the receding zinc wall, directs the visitor’s eye toward the flag, creating a visual dialogue between the Fort and the visitor center. Inside, a light-filled lobby serves as the central organizing element, directing visitors to the immersive exhibit/theater area, where the experience culminates with a breathtaking framed view of the Fort with flag flying overhead.
The upward slope of the brick wall, as revealed by the receding zinc wall, directs the visitor’s eye toward the flag, creating a visual dialogue between the Fort and the visitor center. Inside, a light-filled lobby serves as the central organizing element, directing visitors to the immersive exhibit/theater area, where the experience culminates with a breathtaking framed view of the Fort with flag flying overhead.
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