Bradock Square Shopping Plaza

LaVale, MD

Braddock Square is a large shopping center in Lavale Maryland with a small outparcel retail building whose façade dates back to the 90’s and is in need of renovation. The client asked that we present two design schemes for a shell renovation, one contemporary and unique to the shopping center and surrounding town, the other more in keeping with the look and feel of the adjacent mall structures. AE7 went beyond considering solely the shell enclosure or the two schemes. We studied from an overall planning approach the modification of the surrounding parking area and how best to maximize the space to introduce outside gathering spaces without compromising the parking quantities. Additionally, in lieu of just the two schemes requested, AE7 explored five designs with varied materials and creative applications, and challenged the use of the small building by capturing rooftop space and provided access to it from both an interior grand stair as well as an exterior façade feature.

As the client was concerned with material selection from a maintenance point of view, AE7 explored composite materials and metal panels with long life cycles. We also incorporated signage into the building design and landscape features. As a result, not only was the shell design considered, but the overall approach, experience and presence of the existing building.

Project Size

12,800 sq.ft / 1,200 sq.m

Services Architecture

Landscape Architecture

Pre-Development Studies

Vision