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UVA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE | Grundy Teen Center Project

the grundy teen centerJessica Baralt, Amelia Brackman, Callum Gordon, Asher McGlothlin, Todd Stovall, Chris WallaceAdvised by Seth McDowellSpring 2015University of Virginia, School of Architecture The Grundy Teen Center will provide after-school education and wholesome weekend entertainment tailored to the interests of Buchanan County’s youth. The center focuses on activities suggested by area youth including a culinary lab, a technology lab, a music recording studio, and a large multipurpose room to accommodate activities such as weekend dances and bluegrass jam sessions. The front of the building features a customized sun shading system based off the bluegrass song ‘Mountain Dew’ and will be constructed by local volunteers. The Grundy Teen Center serves as a community educational hub, fostering the future of Buchanan County’s youth while celebrating the rich heritage of the Appalachian region.

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“I really like what you all have done with this design. It looks like you’ve taken all of our suggestions and combined them.”

-James Keen, Grundy Town Manager

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Visit grundyteencenter.com for more info