The Gateway, Maryland Institute College Of Art

摘要

The eclectic mix of buildings that form the Baltimore campus of the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) has long given the institution an unusual charm. But that same diversity of building types-ranging from a Victorian hospital-turned-dormitory to a row of historic townhouses-has also conspired against public understanding of the school's mission to educate artists. All of that is changing with the recent completion of the Gateway, an eye-catching $32 million facility positioned strategically to showcase the college's programs andrnenhance its visibility.rnThe building's multiple functions as residence hall, theater, career center, and cafe satisfy an assortment of needs for the college. But its physical location on the campus edge was equally important for the 183-year-old institute. "This is an important anchor site for us," says MICA president Fred Lazarus, who points out the prominence of the building's site, the presence of a nearby cultural district, and the proximity of a light-rail transit stop.