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MSB Architects
(formerly HarneBowen)
313 Main Street
PO Box 600
Myersville, MD 21773
301.293.2175
info@msbarchitects.com
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This 45,000 square foot four story administration building houses the University's Admissions Department and was the first new building the University constructed in Charles Town. In keeping with the historic nature of downtown Charles Town, APUS desired a building in harmony with its surroundings and with the University's tradition of renovating historic buildings elsewhere in town. The building features managers' offices around the central core of the building with open offices around the perimeter to maximize natural lighting. The ground floor houses the University's library, featuring a large collection of military reference books. Sustainable features include:
- Photovoltaic solar panels on the roof
- Large windows for natural lighting
- High efficiency variable refrigerant HVAC system
- Re-use of an existing brownfield
- High SRI (solar reflective index) roofing
- Low VOC paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and carpets
- Materials with high recycled content
- Regionally sourced materials
LEED Gold (pending USGBC Approval)
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This 19th century barn has been renovated into a "state of the art" facility with early learning spaces influenced by the Milan School of Design/Reggio Emilia (an internationally known visual arts preschool in Italy) for preschool programs. Through carefully designed use of natural light, warm colors, attention to flexible spaces, and cozy corners, children are provided with a living-learning environment that is homey-comfortable and at the same time, inspires curiosity and love for play, imagination, and learning.
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A 7,000 square foot "state of the art" facility showcasing the latest in green design; including photo voltaic solar panels, rainwater collection, natural lighting, and ground water source heat pumps. The school has four classrooms, an art room, and open classroom space for multipurpose events. In 2011, the school became the first LEED Platinum Certified School in the State of Maryland, achieving 10 credits more than were required for the Platinum rating.
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This 36,000 square foot Municipal Center provides the Town of Myersville with offices and local fire fighter facilities. The front of the building is the Town Hall with offices for the mayor, town staff, county sheriff’s deputies, a town council meeting room, and conference rooms for community groups. A large community room with a full kitchen provides space for groups to hold large meetings and dinners. Located at the rear of the building, the Fire Department’s space includes five engine bays, bunk rooms and a break room.
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The existing Permits Department for the City of Hagerstown was renovated providing additional file storage, office space, and private conference rooms for the public. High windows were used to maintain natural light within the interior spaces while maintaining privacy in the offices. |
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The observatory has one large classroom and a spiral staircase leading up to the telescope and rotating dome. The telescope mounts to a concrete pedestal isolated from the building, preventing movement. The clerestory windows preserve the wall space and provide natural light to the classroom.
Mr. Bowen’s professional experience with Centerbrook Architects
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A visitor center along the Potomac River dedicated to teaching the history of the region and education of local natural wildlife. Half the building exhibits the history beginning with the dinosaurs until modern time. The remaining facility accommodates several live exhibits for teaching visitors about the local wildlife.
Mr. Bowen’s professional
experience with
Carlton Abbott & Partners |
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Archer M. Huntington opened Brookgreen Gardens in 1930 with America’s first public sculpture gallery in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. With increased natural lighting, this newly renovated gallery enhances the 100 or more sculptures and visitor experience. The gallery features a solemn reflecting pool and a cascading fountain in the upper and lower gallery.
Mr. Bowen’s professional
experience with
Carlton Abbott & Partners
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MSB Architects designed a conceptual plan for enclosing the existing open courtyard at the Washington County Fine Arts Museum with a glass roof providing conditioned social gathering space for events. Additional gallery space was incorporated on a mezzanine level around the perimeter of the courtyard.
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