Savannah College of Art & Design

SCAD Museum of Art

The SCAD Museum of Art rehabilitation blends historical preservation with modern design, repurposing remnants of the original gray brick North Shed against a contemporary concrete and glass backdrop. This transformation revitalizes the surrounding streetscape, turning it into a pedestrian-friendly extension of Savannah’s historic district. The project includes over 30,000 square feet of gallery space, outdoor performance venues, and an art courtyard, enhancing Savannah’s growing arts corridor. Inside, classrooms and a high-tech auditorium support SCAD’s educational mission. The design integrates sustainable practices, using reclaimed materials and energy-efficient systems, preserving the site’s legacy while fostering cultural and urban renewal.

LOCATION

Savannah, GA

SERVICES

Full Architectural and Interior Design

SIZE

96,000 sf

PROJECT TYPE

Adaptive Reuse, Learning Spaces, Museum, Arts

"The architects salvaged as many materials as they could, and they fit them into the new building without being false to the finished product. Lovely reinvention of a ruin into an art museum; sensitive reuse, yet clean break with the past."

— AIA Honor Award Jury Comment

AIA National Honor Award

American Institute of Architects

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Excellence in Preservation Award

Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation

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Education & Research Forum Award

IIDA Georgia Chapter