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Architects: Caples Jefferson Architects PC
- Area: 23000 m²
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Photographs:Nic Lehoux, Julian Olivas
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Manufacturers: Decoustics, RHEINZINK, Sherwin-Williams, Aggi, Allen Architectural Metals, Art In Construction, Bigelow, Door Engineering, General Woodcraft, JE Berkowitz, JEB, Revere, Techstyle
Text description provided by the architects. The primary purpose of the new structure and landscape is to serve as a gateway to the historic houses on the premises - remnants of the 19th century free African American community of Weeksville - with state-of-the-art exhibition, performance and educational facilities, as well as to provide a green oasis for visitors and the local community. The main lobby will include introductory exhibits, and leads to a gallery for changing shows, a lecture and performance space for 200, classrooms for visiting groups and for community education, and a library resource center for visiting scholars. Administrative offices are to be located on the second floor, and the cellar is to include archival storage space as well as a room for recording oral histories.
