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Manassas Museum
Manassas Museum
Manassas, VA, United States
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Manassas Museum
Manassas, VA, United States
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STATUS
Built
YEAR
2023
SIZE
10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft
Prominently located in Baldwin Park and on axis with the City of Manassas’ main economic thoroughfare, the Manassas Museum is a community center, providing space for education, conversation, and connection that instills regional pride. The addition and renovation transformed the physical relationship between the museum, park, and city by removing an existing isolating courtyard wall and siting the addition to engage the community, fully activate the town green space, and improve visitor flow. The expansion elevates the museum’s presence, responding to its role as a significant piece of civic architecture while respecting the scale of the historic core and view of the building’s iconic copper cupola. Visible from the nearby train station, the expansion attracts new visitors to learn the story of Manassas and provides opportunities to educate, unite, and grow the community.
Contextual yet distinct, the new addition flanks the building’s existing wings and graciously welcomes those arriving from downtown. With a materiality that dialogues with the existing cupola and historic district, the form of the special exhibit hall opens to the park creating dynamic views that engage visitors and the community. The administrative wing, located opposite the special exhibit hall, is a quieter composition complementing the existing building. The re-designed accessible courtyard and amphitheater link the lawn and museum together and provide flexible outdoor programming and event space activating both the museum and the lawn. A new entry and corridors with exhibits and transparent glazing along the courtyard create a continual dialogue between the museum and outdoor spaces.
Contextual yet distinct, the new addition flanks the building’s existing wings and graciously welcomes those arriving from downtown. With a materiality that dialogues with the existing cupola and historic district, the form of the special exhibit hall opens to the park creating dynamic views that engage visitors and the community. The administrative wing, located opposite the special exhibit hall, is a quieter composition complementing the existing building. The re-designed accessible courtyard and amphitheater link the lawn and museum together and provide flexible outdoor programming and event space activating both the museum and the lawn. A new entry and corridors with exhibits and transparent glazing along the courtyard create a continual dialogue between the museum and outdoor spaces.
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