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The work of Ayers Saint Gross

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mission

We engage people & places to create designs that enrich our world.

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design first

Design is at the forefront of what we do.

Our design is driven by a critical and analytical discourse, a respect for past wisdom, a mind to future potential and a belief that we have an obligation to leave places better than we found them. Our mission is to engage people and places to create designs that enrich our world.

Engage – listening, observing, analyzing and collaborating. It means not designing in isolation, but in a way that grows from the spirit of our clients and the specifics of our sites.

Create – solving problems to form design solutions that are innovative, respectful, sustainable and visionary. To achieve this goal, we strive for conviction, passion and integrity in our design process.

Enrich – producing beautiful, humane and inspirational environments, which provide long-term value for our clients. We believe that the quality of our design can elevate the quality of our lives.

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multi-disciplinary firm

Our practice is built on an interweaving of design disciplines.

Ayers Saint Gross has a proven track record in developing elegant and effective designs for our clients with expertise in a broad range of building types and environments for the dissemination of knowledge and culture. Our firm of more than 130 professionals is organized into cross-disciplinary studios specializing in the design of academic and student life buildings, cultural facilities, mixed-use developments, planning, landscape architecture, interiors, environmental signage and graphic design.

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tradition of quality

Our firm has established a legacy of enduring architecture & design.

Since the founding of our practice in 1915, Ayers Saint Gross has built a reputation for buildings and environments of enduring value. We have expanded our original focus on architecture to provide planning, graphic design, interiors and landscape architecture as interrelated services for a wide range of projects. Our ability to translate client needs into distinctive design solutions has earned us the respect of premier institutions and organizations in this country and abroad. We undertake research to support the ideas behind our work, and over the past few decades, have acquired in-depth knowledge of campus architecture and planning through hundreds of projects for colleges and universities. Our ongoing commitment to quality, service and performance is reflected in the lasting legacy of our buildings and design.

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culture of community

Improving the world starts in our own backyard.

Ayers Saint Gross endeavors to make a long-term difference in our communities through investments in social, educational and cultural programs. We mentor, train and teach students from elementary school through university level and financially support organizations ranging from the Neighborhood Design Center to the United Way. This community-building extends to our firm where team spirit is encouraged through collaborative work, honest communications and mutual respect for colleagues. Ayers Saint Gross University offers in-house seminars covering a variety of design topics while our mentorship program focuses on personal and professional development goals.

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sustainable practice

Sustainability is the foundation upon which we design.

Our projects are designed to be durable, efficient and socially responsible, meeting standards set by the United States Green Building Council under its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program as well as guidelines established by other domestic and international organizations. More than 70 percent of our professionals are LEED-accredited to offer a high level of expertise in eco-friendly design. This commitment has led Engineering News-Record to rank Ayers Saint Gross at 33 among the nation’s Top 100 Green Design Firms. Our firm is a signatory to the American Institute of Architects’ commitment to reduce the total energy consumption and greenhouse gas creation in building projects to zero carbon emissions by the year 2030.

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leaders in technology

Advanced digital systems boost creativity and accuracy.

Our expertise in the latest computer software has propelled us to the forefront of the profession. Since 2005, we have developed our projects through Building Information Modeling (BIM), a method allowing a building’s three-dimensional geometry to be linked to its qualitative attributes — from materials to quantities and costs. We apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to document concepts related to transportation, land use, planning and landscapes. Rendering and energy simulation programs help us to develop creative solutions, while reducing errors and omissions to save time and money for our clients.

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global reach

Sensitivity to local traditions sustains our international work.

We have delivered design services internationally for more than two decades, leading to projects in more than 15 countries. Our campus plans and buildings, commercial developments and cultural facilities meet international standards while being sensitive to local cultures and practices. Exporting our extensive knowledge of Western higher education to developing countries, we have designed campuses in China, India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East where such academic infrastructure is essential to meet the needs of increasing student enrollments.

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architecture

Practical dreamers balance the visionary with the realistic.

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Architecture is one of the noblest of the arts, requiring a combination of utility, artistry and invention to be successful. It must be practical to meet the demands of function, budget, construction and maintenance. It should be respectful in responding to climate, site and context while being of its place and time. It necessitates craft through the deft joining of materials and celebration of movement, light and space. Architecture requires collaboration with clients, consultants and professionals from other disciplines to achieve spatial richness and invention.

Art & Design Building George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia

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Art & Design Building George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia

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art & design building George Mason University Fairfax, VA

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Art & Design Building George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia

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Integrated Natural Sciences Center Haverford College Haverford, Pennsylvania

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Visitor Center at Monticello Thomas Jefferson Foundation Charlottesville, Virginia

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Visitor Center at Monticello Thomas Jefferson Foundation Charlottesville, Virginia

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School of Nursing Barnes-Jewish College St. Louis, Missouri Collaboration with Christner Inc.

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School of Nursing Barnes-Jewish College St. Louis, Missouri Collaboration with Christner Inc.

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Center for Communication & Information Technology Frostburg State University Frostburg, Maryland

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School of Law Rutgers University Camden, New Jersey

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School of Law Rutgers University Camden, New Jersey

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School of Nursing Duke University Durham, North Carolina

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School of Nursing Duke University Durham, North Carolina

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Integrated Science & Engineering Building University of Delaware Newark, Delaware

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Integrated Science & Engineering Building University of Delaware Newark, Delaware

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Teacher Education & Technology Center Salisbury University Salisbury, Maryland

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Teacher Education & Technology Center Salisbury University Salisbury, Maryland

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Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, Maryland Collaboration with Wilmot Sanz

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Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, Maryland Collaboration with Wilmot Sanz

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Visitor Center, Museum & Market Arriyadh Development Authority Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Visitor Center, Museum & Market Arriyadh Development Authority Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Freshman Residence Hall Emory University Atlanta, Georgia

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Freshman Residence Hall Emory University Atlanta, Georgia

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Admissions Building & University Book Store Emory University Atlanta, Georgia

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Arena, Hotel & Convention Center Expansion Greater Baltimore Committee Baltimore, Maryland

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Student Housing George Washington University Washington, DC

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Conference Center Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona

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Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum St. Leonard, Maryland

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Library Renovation & Expansion Enoch Pratt Free Library Baltimore, Maryland Collaboration with Perry Dean Rogers Partners

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National Library for the Study of George Washington Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association Mount Vernon, Virginia

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Health Sciences Building Howard Community College Columbia, Maryland

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Student Housing Washington College Chestertown, Maryland

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Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus Building Bridges Across the River Washington, DC

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Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus Building Bridges Across the River Washington, DC

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graphic design

Visual language has the power to motivate, educate, inspire & inform.

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Graphic Design, signage and publications help our clients connect with the people they most need to reach by translating complex ideas into clear and powerful messages. Taking advantage of our firm’s multidisciplinary structure, the Graphic Design studio offers integrated solutions to communication needs. Specialties include environmental graphic design, wayfinding systems and information design. Our creativity is fueled by a collaborative and strategic approach.

Branded Environment Financial Services Client Baltimore, Maryland

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Branded Environment Financial Services Client Baltimore, Maryland

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Branded Environment Financial Services Client Baltimore, Maryland

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Signage & Wayfinding University of Scranton Scranton, Pennsylvania

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Identity System Hoffberger Moving Services Baltimore, Maryland

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Signage & Wayfinding Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, Maryland

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Fundraising Brochures Wildlife Conservation Society New York, New York

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Signage & Wayfinding Visitor Center at Monticello Thomas Jefferson Foundation Charlottesville, Virginia

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Fundraising Brochure Maryland School for the Blind Baltimore, Maryland

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Signage & Wayfinding Howard Community College Columbia, Maryland

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Campus Master Plan Executive Summary DePauw University Greencastle, Indiana

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Signage & Wayfinding Environmental Campus College of Charleston Charleston, South Carolina

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Informational Brochures Downtown Partnership of Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland

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Fundraising Brochure Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association Mount Vernon, Virginia

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Campus Gateway Lafayette College Easton, Pennsylvania

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interiors

Interiors are essential to humanizing & shaping the spatial experience.

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We develop interiors in harmony with architecture to create designs for learning environments, student residences, faculty offices, fitness centers, student unions, libraries and cultural facilities. Our Interiors group considers every space from the inside out and the outside in to ensure both large and small components are thoroughly integrated through all phases of a project.

This approach offers efficient solutions early in the design process while creating attractive and enduring environments for our clients.

Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, Maryland

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Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, Maryland

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Library Renovation University of Rochester Rochester, New York

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Performing Arts Center University of Delaware Newark, Delaware

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Corporate Office Ayers Saint Gross Tempe, Arizona

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Teacher Education & Technology Center Salisbury University Salisbury, Maryland

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Admissions Building Emory University Atlanta, Georgia

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Admissions Building Emory University Atlanta, Georgia

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Freshman Residence Hall Emory University Atlanta, Georgia

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Visitor Center Nemours Mansion & Gardens Wilmington, Delaware

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landscape architecture

Environmental stewardship guides urban & campus settings.

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Landscapes play a critical role in defining the built environment, affecting both the first impression and long-term success of a place. Our Landscape Architecture studio creates a variety of settings based on an appreciation of regional distinctions through the use of local construction materials, indigenous plants and site-specific design solutions. Working in collaboration with other studios in the firm, we are guided by the stewardship of both natural resources and the built environment.

Residential Campus Landscape & Hardscape University of Delaware Newark, Delaware

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Residential Campus Landscape & Hardscape University of Delaware Newark, Delaware

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School of Law Courtyard Rutgers University Camden, New Jersey

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Integrated Science & Engineering Building Courtyard University of Delaware Newark, Delaware

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Town Commons Landscape & Hardscape University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, Indiana Collaboration with The Troyer Group

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Residential Campus Landscape University of Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia

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Urban Park & Pedestrian Bridge Rash Field Greater Baltimore Committee Baltimore, Maryland

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Urban Park & Brownfield Remediation National Aquarium, Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland

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Master Plan Campus & Trails Network Environmental Campus College of Charleston Charleston, South Carolina

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Campus Landscape Renovation Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona

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Landscape Improvements University of Scranton Scranton, Pennsylvania

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Campus Quadrangle Lafayette College Easton, Pennsylvania

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Urban Streetscape Redevelopment Baltimore Development Corporation Baltimore, Maryland Collaboration with Olin Partnership

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Visitor Center Landscape & Hardscape Nemours Mansion & Gardens Wilmington, Delaware

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planning

No single issue should be considered in isolation.

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Our Planning studio develops long-range strategies for the growth and transformation of physical settings. This work includes planning for colleges, universities, museums, visitor centers, nature parks, zoos, towns and cities.

We strive to interrelate buildings, infrastructure, open spaces, transit, site ecology and stormwater management. Our process is driven by consensusbuilding, collaboration and a respect for local culture, climate, and place.

Our plans act as roadmaps for clients, allowing their physical settings to grow more useful and beautiful over time.

Campus Plan Harvard University Allston Development Group Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Campus Plan University of New Mexico West Rio Rancho, New Mexico

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Campus Plan University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, Indiana

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Campus Plan Vedanta University Orissa, India

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Campus Plan Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Bronx Zoo Plan Wildlife Conservation Society New York, New York Collaboration with Michael Vergason Landscape Architects

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Campus Plan University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Medical Campus Plan University of Southern California Los Angeles, California Collaboration with CO Architects

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Urban Development Plan H & S Properties Development Corporation Baltimore, Maryland

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Campus Plans Arizona State University Tempe & Phoenix, Arizona

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Campus Plan University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland

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Campus Plan University of Wisconsin – Madison Madison, Wisconsin

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Open Space Implementation Planning Emory University Atlanta, Georgia

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Campus Plan Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland

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Arcadia University

District of Columbia Office of Planning

HomeFed Corporation

Arizona State University

Downtown Partnership of Baltimore

Howard Community College

Arriyadh Development Authority

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Public Middle School

James Madison University

Atlanta Braves

Duke University

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum

Baldwin Wallace College

Eckerd College

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Baltimore Development Corporation

Elmhurst College

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore Life Insurance

Emory University

Kent State University

Baltimore Museum of Art

Enoch Pratt Free Library

Lafayette College

Barlow Respiratory Hospital

Fairfield University

Longwood University

Barnes-Jewish College

Franklin & Marshall College

Loyola University Maryland

Bryn Mawr School

Frostburg State University

Maryland Institute College of Art

California State University Channel Islands

Gallaudet University

Maryland School for the Blind

Carnegie Mellon University

Gateway Community College

McDonogh School

Case Western Reserve University

George Mason University

Medical University of South Carolina

City of Baltimore, Maryland

George Washington University

Messiah College

City of Lexington, Kentucky

Georgetown University

Millsaps College

City of Phoenix, Arizona

Gettysburg College

Minnesota State University, Mankato

College of Charleston

Greater Baltimore Committee

Mississippi Renewal Forum

College of New Jersey

Guangzhou University

Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Community College of Baltimore County

H & S Properties Development Corporation

Montana State University

Del Pacifico

Harvard University – Allston Development Group

Moravian College

DePauw University

Haverford College

Morgan State University

Dhahran Academy

Hobart & William Smith Colleges

Mount St. Mary’s University

District of Columbia Jewish Community Center

Hoffberger Moving Services

Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association

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selected clients National Aquarium, Baltimore

Town Hall Education Arts & Recreation Campus

University of North Texas

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Town of Davidson, North Carolina

University of Notre Dame

Nazareth College

Towson University

University of Rhode Island

Nemours Mansion & Gardens

Tucson Medical Center

University of Richmond

New Jersey Institute of Technology

US Lacrosse

University of Rochester

North Carolina School of Science & Mathematics

University of Alaska

University of Scranton

Northern Arizona University

University of Arizona

University of South Florida

Oglethorpe University

University of Baltimore

University of Texas at Austin

Old Dominion University

University of Chicago

University of Texas at El Paso

Radford University

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

University of Virginia

Randolph Macon College

University of Delaware

University of West Georgia

Ringling College of Art and Design

University of Georgia

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Rutgers University

University of Hong Kong

Vedanta University

Salisbury University

University of Kentucky

Virginia Commonwealth University

Shepherd University

University of Maryland

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Simpson College

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Wake Forest University

Smithsonian Institution

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Washington and Lee University

State of Maryland

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Washington College

State University of New York – College at Brockport

University of Missouri, St. Louis

Washington University

State University of New York – College at Oneonta

University of New Hampshire

Wesleyan University

State University of New York – New Paltz

University of New Mexico

West Texas A&M University

Swarthmore College

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Wexford Science & Technology

Syracuse University

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Wildlife Conservation Society

Texas State University, San Marcos

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Winterthur Museum

Thomas Jefferson Foundation

University of North Florida

Wor-Wic Community College

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recent awards Over the past 10 years Ayers Saint Gross has been honored with more than 100 awards for design and technical achievement. Recent awards include:

21st-Century Project Design Association of College and University Housing Officers Competition Finalist Campus Kit of Parts Website Maryland/Potomac Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Traveling Award Emory University Admissions and Student Center Georgia Chapter of the American Concrete Institute Award Emory University Freshman Residence Halls University Business Dorm of Distinction Award United States Green Building Council and Atlanta Business Chronicle, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Showcase Award

George Mason University Art & Design Building

Salisbury University Teacher Education & Technology Center

Potomac Valley Chapter of American Institute of Architects (AIA), Design Award Citation

University Business Honorable Mention in Education Design

Fairfax County, Virginia, Design Award Hoffberger Moving Services Identity Program Graphic Design USA American Graphic Design Award Johns Hopkins Medicine Wilmer Eye Institute Baltimore Building Congress Craftsmanship Award Northern Arizona University Conference Center University Business Honorable Mention in Education Design

Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center at Monticello Virginia Society AIA Award for Excellence in Architecture Maryland State Component of AIA Merit Award Maryland/Potomac Chapter of ASLA Award University of Scranton Landscape Master Plan Pennsylvania/Delaware Chapter of ASLA Merit Award Visitor Center at Nemours Mansion & Gardens

Northern Arizona University Recreation Fields Expansion

Maryland State Component of AIA Citation Award

Southwest Contractor’s Best of Arizona Award

AIA Baltimore Design Award Honorable Mention

Studio Adeline Rispal 58-59

Mark Delsasso 72-73

Mark Moyer 4

Chris Armstrong 102-103, 106-107, 110-111, 114-117

Meaghan Elliott 99

Alise O’Brien 32-35

Philip Beaurline 104-105

Chris Hildreth 42-44

Rutgers University 38-39

Daniel Bedell 201

Alain Jaramillo 83

Craig Smith 130-131

Jim Burger 98

Alan Karchmer 26-30, 40-41, 70-71, 82, 128-129, 140-141, 148-149, 170-171

Scott Smith 21

Financial Services Client Branded Environment Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD) Merit Award

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Paul Burk 22-25, 64-67, 91-95, 101, 134-137, 145-147, 152-153, 179

Maxwell MacKenzie 31

W. Scott Chester 62-63, 138-139, 198-199

Richard Mandelkorn 8, 76-77

Robert Creamer 50-53, 74-75, 132-133

Carol McDonald 96-97, 165

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Ron Solomon 84-87, 100, 108-109, 126-127 Matt Wargo 54-57, 123-125 Wildlife Conservation Society 184

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Tempe 60 E. Rio Salado Parkway Suite 701 Tempe, AZ 85281 T 480 921 1515

Washington DC 800 Eye Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20001 T 202 628 1033

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