Glenstone Environmental Center
Potomac, MD
Size:
16,340 SF
Samaha provided architectural and interior design services for two environmental center buildings that support the Glenstone Museum. The pre-engineered metal buildings house the operations and maintenance staff and equipment. Each building is 7,260 SF. North building contains offices, lounge and library for staff , and a small workshop for repair of equipment and golf carts. North building also has a mezzanine used for mechanical equipment and storage. South building is set up as
a storage and education facility including demonstration areas for soil amendment, horticulture, compost tea, and transportation. Both buildings have large bi-folding overhead doors that open onto a central alley between the buildings allowing for the movement of vehicles and equipment into the spaces.