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Article: Nautical imagery evokes Annapolis' character. (United States Naval Academy Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, Annapolis, MD)
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- Building Design & Construction
- Article date:
- March 1, 1996
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Novel finishes and seaside views greet guests at the U.S. Naval Academy Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center
Visitors to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., now launch their tours in a 28,000-sq.,ft. contemporary center designed with nautical images in mind to evoke the character of the academy.
Designed by architect Cochran, Stephen son & Donkervoet (CS&D) of Baltimore the center was developed by the Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA). The athletic department initiated this project essentially because it had been running the visitor center for several years. Initially, the project was to be privately funded, but a government loan was obtained that is ...