 Situated on of land, the facility was the largest single building ever constructed by the State of Maryland.The initial cost of the building was $130 million, supported in partnership by the State of Maryland, the University of Maryland, and Prince George’s County.It was designed by international architects Moore Ruble Yudell in association with Ayers/Saint/Gross; acoustical consultant Kirkegaard Associates; theatre consultants Theatre Project Consultants; mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering by Henry Adams LLC; and lobby interiors, Gensler.