The Project

Mather Studios is an historic apartment building directly opposite the front entrance to Washington, DC's Main Library, designed by Mies van der Rohe.  Cunningham + Quill Architects were enlisted to preserve and restore the original terracotta facade, and to design a new entrance lobby and canopy.  Drawing from the immediate context, the canopy and lobby complement the glass and steel of the Library while allowing the Gothic details of the building to read through.  This project received a DCAIA award of recognition.

Original Facade at entrance

New entry canopy and doors to lobby

Perspective Design Sketch

Lobby and Canopy Study Sketch