GKD American Headquarters
Location
Cambridge, MD
Architect
Dominique Perrault and Ziger/Snead
Date
01/01/2005
Project Type
Corporate
The taut, long, lean form of the headquarters building harkens back to the classic American industrial shed. However, that sometimes monotonous form is here given a certain je ne sais quoi through the deft use of a variety of GKD metal fabrics in the inside as well as the outside of the building. GKD's North American headquarters is the recipient of a "2005 AIA Maryland Design Award."
From the jurors comments: "...The power of the building's simple solution is born from an exploration of non-traditional building solutions...The multi-layered screen wall is made from simply composed [GKD] products and provides a rich elevational tapestry that provides for many adjustable environmental responses as well as creating a controlled context for the building's occupants."
