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Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington — Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington

The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, a 45,000 sq ft archive, research, and education building on 15 acres near Mount Vernon, VA, opened September 27, 2013, designed by Ayers Saint Gross and built by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.

VenueFred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington
Project typeNew Building
StatusCompleted
Year completed2013

Credits

FirmRoleNote
Ayers Saint Gross Architecture
Ayers Saint Gross Landscape Architecture Per the firm's own project page (Services: Architecture, Graphic Design, Landscape Architecture) — tree preservation, stormwater management, sediment control.

Description

A national archive for George Washington's books and letters and a center for scholarly research and education, sited within walking distance of Washington's Mount Vernon estate. LEED Gold certified.

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