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Jul 22, 2015 · A green roof features an extensive planting system that contributes to the sustainable design. Together, The Center's architecture and exhibits become a true Space for Action and create an ...
- Gallery of National Center for Civil and Human Rights / HOK + The ...
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Design Concept: The NCCHR’s exhibition space will focus on...
- Gallery of National Center for Civil and Human Rights / HOK + The ...
Conceived by award-winning architect Philip Freelon in partnership with HOK (now Perkins+Will), The Center’s unique structure is designed to enhance the experience of visitors and inspire them to learn about and take action for the civil and human rights movements worldwide.
Atlanta’s National Center for Civil and Human Rights tells the story of the American civil rights movement and the brave people who forever changed history. The concept of unity, evident in everything from the museum’s programming to the building’s form, inspired the design.
May 11, 2015 · “We believe that architectural design, when appropriate, should be representative of the mission of the institution,” Freelon says. The design as built responds to both the client’s input and the Great Recession (which put the project on hold twice).
The design is inspired by great urban spaces from around the world that are synonymous with historic civil and human rights events: the National Mall in Washington, Tiananmen Square in Beijing, and Tahrir Square in Cairo. The iconic form of the Center is defined by two bold, curving walls.
Design of the NCCHR was inspired as a “space for action” where people of diverse backgrounds can connect to common issues associated with our civil and human rights. NCCHR is a living institution for local, national, and international conversations and actions on human rights issues.
