Mahan Rykiel Associates developed master plan concepts for this 31-acre mixed-use development in Fairfax County. Partly infill, the project includes retail, residential, office, hospitality, and neighborhood park components. A pilot project for the LEED Neighborhood Development rating system, it has already received a Silver certification.
Site amenities provide a competitive advantage for retail developers. For Trenholm Plaza in Columbia, SC, Mahan Rykiel Associates evaluated the opportunities and provided a menu of enhancement options for the existing retail center. A new cafe plaza, landscaping and fountain convinced a sought-after F&B tenant to relocate. Adjacent special paving in the parking area doubles […]
Marmara Park is a Super Regional Shopping Center located on the main highway in Istanbul, Turkey, with a focus on ‘Edutainment’ - a concept combining education and entertainment throughout the site
Sarah P. Duke Gardens is a premier public garden fostering an appreciation of the natural world, environmental awareness and sustainable practices. It is an indispensable and lasting feature at Duke University, accessible to all, providing outreach and respite to the local community and visitors from around the world.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens is a premier public garden fostering an appreciation of the natural world, environmental awareness and sustainable practices. It is an indispensable and lasting feature at Duke University, accessible to all, providing outreach and respite to the local community and visitors from around the world.
Center Plaza, part of Baltimore’s Charles Center, was a keystone of Baltimore’s downtown revitalization efforts in the 1960’s. One of Baltimore’s original “green roofs,” by the 1990’s the plaza had deteriorated into an unattractive, unused space that adversely affected the surrounding buildings.
MRA won a competition for the redesign of Baltimore’s War Memorial Plaza. Located adjacent to City Hall, War Memorial Plaza is one of the most significant civic open spaces in Baltimore. Built in 1927 to honor the 1,769 Marylanders who died in World War I, the plaza has served as a venue for political functions, […]
A world-renowned facility for children with severe brain disorders, Kennedy Krieger’s facility includes a 1/2 acre garden. Working closely with the Architects and KKI clinical therapists, Mahan Rykiel Associates developed an extensive outdoor garden geared to the needs of this highly specialized population.
MGM National Harbor is a $1.5 billion mixed-use resort, the newest addition to the booming multiuse National Harbor development situated along the Potomac Riverfront. A 23-acre destination resort casino, the project also includes a mix of retail, entertainment and dining. Mahan Rykiel was tasked with designing the exterior public areas and entrances.
The convention center hotel occupies a full city block on Pratt Street, Baltimore’s premier downtown and waterfront address. It overlooks Camden Yards, home to the Baltimore Orioles.
