A recent feature in the design publication highlights how the recently completed project leverages contextual design to contribute to the revitalization of Baltimore’s Harbor Point.
The article, which appeared in the June 2025 issue, describes how the headquarters “embraces Baltimore’s industrial vernacular with double-height windows and dark gray aluminum mullions,” departing from the typical office tower in favor of “two side-by-side volumes that furnish 180-degree views of the harbor.” The project’s orientation creates a central public plaza and transparent lobby, drawing visitors inward and connecting the building to a new network of waterfront parks. As KPF Design Principal Jeffrey Kenoff explains, “We offset the mullions so that they wouldn’t split the view right down the middle. It’s a small move, but it makes a notable difference—it frames the harbor instead of blocking it.”
By transforming a former industrial brownfield into a vibrant workplace destination, T. Rowe Price Headquarters is helping to restore Harbor Point as a hub of commercial and pedestrian activity. The article notes that the project’s bold yet understated material palette “reflects T. Rowe Price’s values of stewardship and longevity and… feels grounded in the identity of Baltimore.”
To learn more about the project and its significance for the city, read the full feature in The Architect’s Newspaper here.
