Blending into its Natural Setting

MARRYING BUILDINGS AND LANDSCAPE  Located amidst rolling hills adjacent to historic civil war sites, the integration of buildings and landscape, together with a careful arrangement of underground buildings, minimizes the site impact of this 415,000 sf film archive. By also incorporating the largest green roof east of the Mississippi River and employing a significant reforestation program, the large complex blends naturally into the surrounding topography.

MAXIMIZING LIGHT AND VIEWS  Benefitting from the earth’s natural cooling properties, the highly flammable ntrate film is primarily housed in renovated below grade buildings, while the open offices are organized radially around a circular courtyard at the center of the project to provide access to light and views. Offices with 12-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass provide light and views of the sky and Blue Ridge Mountains..

EMBRACING NATURAL MATERIALS  Sandblasted poured-in-place architectural concrete, rift sawn white oak wood ceilings and millwork, travertine stone floors and soft sisal carpet provide a natural palette of materials that tie the building to its natural setting and enhance the light-filled interiors.