Baskervill is proud to share that The Shockoe Project was recognized with a 2024 Design Award citation from AIA Virginia. The annual design awards celebrate the best in architecture, highlighting projects that push the boundaries of creativity, functionality, and community impact through the Commonwealth of Virginia. This year, the Shockoe Project stood out, earning a citation for its thoughtful approach and community-altering design.
“We’re deeply honored that years of dedication, decades of uncovering stories, and centuries of untold lives are being recognized as part of the ongoing work of the Shockoe Project,” said Principal and Lead Architect Burt Pinnock, FAIA, NOMA. “This collective is the result of a community coming together to uncover, interpret, and share the truths of our shared past. Baskervill is grateful to AIA Virginia for this acknowledgment and to the many community members who have joined us on this remarkable journey. We remain committed to making sure our shared history is preserved and celebrated for generations to come.”
The Shockoe Project is a collective that will commemorate existing sites such as the Trail of the Enslaved, the Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground, Winfree Cottage, the Reconciliation Statue Plaza, and Richmond’s First African Burial Ground, as well as planned spaces on the 10 Acres site such as Shockoe Institute at Main Street Station, Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Pavilion, and the National Slavery Museum. These hallowed grounds are poised to become a multi-faceted space for remembrance, reflection, research, and connection—reclaiming the historical and contemporary narratives of Richmond’s Black experience.