ISTUDIO is proud to announce that the Kingman Island Environmental Education Center has received an Honorable Mention at AIA Baltimore’s Design Excellence Awards, recognizing our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and outstanding design. We’re excited to keep pushing boundaries and crafting visionary, impactful spaces in the future!
Situated at the confluence of the Anacostia and Potomac rivers, Kingman Island Environmental Education Center celebrates the connection between the built environment and nature. The design addresses ecological challenges from riparian land conversions, promoting a symbiotic relationship between human settlements and natural cycles. Passive heating, cooling, and innovative wastewater treatment through constructed wetlands and a "Living Machine" restore habitats, while sustainability is enhanced by green roofs, stormwater management, and solar energy. Thoughtfully organized into landforms surrounding natural plazas, the center integrates seamlessly into its landscape, embodying harmony and sustainability.
The Kingman Island Environmental Education Center exemplifies ISTUDIO’s vision for the future—where architecture not only meets the needs of today but also fosters a deeper connection between people and the planet. We are honored by this recognition and remain dedicated to designing spaces that inspire, innovate, and positively impact communities and ecosystems.