Discovery District

Situated at the gateway to the new Discovery District, building one’s angled massing will create an iconic form at the corner of Baltimore Avenue and Campus Drive. Connected to UMD’s world-renowned Clark School of Engineering, the building’s northern edge will engage Campus Drive, creating dramatic views to Paint Branch Stream Valley Park. The buildings will form an urban pedestrian passage, with ground floor uses opening onto dynamic open space. Open floor plates with abundant natural light and views will provide multiple configuration options to enable dynamic research activity.  The building will embrace sustainability and wellness through state-of-the-art building systems, optimized fresh air intake and LEED Silver or equivalent certifications.

Inspired by the natural meander of the nearby Paint Branch Stream corridor and the woodland character of the Park, a dynamic arrangement of plantings and places offer respite and recharge. Open, flexible gathering spaces welcome occupants outside for breakout meetings, informal brainstorms, or after-hours get-togethers. A public space and placemaking strategy serves as a tactile backdrop for the collaboration and creativity of the district.