University of Maryland, School of Public Policy
Thurgood Marshall Hall, University of Maryland School of Public Policy
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College Park, MD
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University of Maryland, College Park
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New building that consolidates operations into a single location
Architecture blends contemporary expressions of transparency and openness
Sustainable features
69,700 SF
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Four stories
Outdoor event space
Oval deliberation classroom
Two-story Forum lobby space
Active learning and collaborative workspaces
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Master planning
Programming
Architecture
Construction administration
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AIA Potomac Valley Excellence in Design Awards, 2024
Global Architecture & Design Awards, 2023
Thurgood Marshall Hall, home of the new School of Public Policy, is a visible symbol of the University of Maryland’s dedication to serving the public good. This four-story, LEED Gold building brings together more than 90 faculty members and 1,000 students formerly spread among four different facilities, and houses the Do Good Institute, a not-for-profit incubator that is the physical manifestation of the School’s mission.
Biophilic design features — such as patterns and finishes that are evocative of natural elements — connect occupants to nature, reducing the building’s environmental footprint and providing healthy and productive spaces for work and study. To enable the university’s leadership in on-line learning and innovative teaching strategies, the design supports contemporary pedagogies, and focuses on engaging and active learning activities such as small group collaboration, and problem-based learning. Leading edge technology includes an internet protocol based architecture.
