Harmonizing Culture through Artistic Expression
Contents
Introduction ― 4
Selected Projects ― 8
Front Cover: Fine Arts Wing, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School, Joplin, Missouri
Left: Perry And Marty Granoff Music Center, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts
Space to imagine, learn, and entertain
We take pride in redefining the concept of performing arts centers, setting ourselves apart through visionary design and unparalleled versatility. Embracing the rich diversity of artistic expressions, we meticulously craft these centers to cater to every type of musical and artistic genre.
Our approach transcends convention, creating spaces that seamlessly adapt to each performance’s unique requirements, be it the symphonic grandeur of classical ensembles or the electrifying energy of a rock extravaganza.
Creating a versatile stage for all melodies and genres to unite.
Performing arts centers are specialized venues, designed to showcase and host various forms of live entertainment and artistic expressions. We design spaces that serve as a hub for communities, bringing together artists, performers, and audiences in a space dedicated to creativity, culture and expression.
Selected Projects
The Eastern
Atlanta, Georgia
Client: AEG Worldwide, Paces Properties
Size: 37,000 Square Feet
Completion Date: 2021
― WHAT IT IS A state-of-the-art and special purpose built facility located in the Atlanta Dairies.
Curran Theatre
San Francisco, California
Client: CHS Theaters, LLC
Size: 22,500 square feet (2,090 square meters)
Completion Date: 2016
― WHAT IT IS Built in 1922, this was the historic Curran Theatre’s first major rehabilitation in decades.
― WHAT MAKES IT COOL
The auditorium interior has been returned to its former glory, with refurbished seats, new carpeting, and both refurbished historic and modernized lighting.
Variety Playhouse Renovation, Agon Entertainment
Atlanta, Georgia
Client: Agon Entertainment
Size: 11,000 square feet (1,022 square meters)
Completion Date: 2016
― WHAT IT IS An historic movie theater built in the 1940s that was completely redesigned to make the venue feel like one complete space.
― WHAT MAKES IT COOL
The façade was updated to more accurately reflect the historic movie theater design of the 1940s.
Performing Arts Center, Shanghai American School
Shanghai, China
Client: Shanghai American School
Size: 6,689 square meters (72,000 square feet)
Completion Date: 2015
― WHAT IT IS
This iconic state-ofthe-art facility offers a welcoming image to visitors. Special attention was paid to maximize flexibility to accommodate a variety of needs.
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WHAT MAKES IT COOL
The theater house is conceived of as a finely crafted wooden object suspended inside the expansive glass lobby.
Town of Dillon, Dillon Amphitheater Master
Plan and Design
Dillon, Colorado
Client: Town of Dillon
Seating: 3,500 seats
Completion Date: 2018
Perry And Marty Granoff Music Center, Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
Client: Tufts University
Size: 55,000 square feet (5,110 square meters )
Completion Date: 2006
Awards
2007, American School & University
Bronze Citation
Consolidating program elements previously scattered across the campus, the new Music Center serves the entire music community.
Fine Arts Wing, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
Joplin, Missouri
Client: Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
Size: 53,000 square feet (4,924 square meters)
Completion Date: 2011
― WHAT IT IS
The 425-seat theater features balcony seating, a full fly-loft, and orchestra pit. A gallery serves as prefunction space and incorporates room to display student work.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, California
Client: The San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Size: 126,000 square feet (1 1,710 square meters)
Completion Date: 2006
Awards:
Merit Award for Adaptive Reuse, AIA/SCUP Excellence in Architecture, 2010
Excellence in Architecture Award, AIA San Francisco, 2010
Founded in 1917, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music plays a prominent role in music education as the only conservatory of music in the western United States.
Fine + Performing Arts & Humanities Center, Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Client: Pulaski Technical College
Size: 81,000 square feet (45,000 square meters)
Completion Date: 2016
Sustainability : LEED Silver ®
Awards : Design Awards Finalist, AIA Arkansas
A captivating academic facility offering unique choices for students, faculty, administration, and surrounding community.
Floris Conservatory For Arts & Music
Herndon, Virginia
Client: Floris Conservatory
Size: 48,000 square feet (4,459 square meters)
Completion Date: Ongoing
Sustainability: LEED Gold ® Targeted
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WHAT IT IS
The extracurricular center will serve children in preschool through 12th grade, primarily during evenings and weekends.
Denver Center for Performing Arts, Buell Theater Interior Improvements
Denver, Colorado
Client: Denver Center for Performing Arts
Completion Date: 2010
Seating Capacity: 2,884
The largest and most versatile theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex.
Confidential Project
IS
― WHAT IT
An all new music venue that will revitalize the city it is in.
Additional Performing Arts Projects
Choctaw Resort, Choctaw
Grand Theater
Durant, Oklahoma
City and County of Denver
Green Valley Ranch
Amphitheater
Denver, Colorado
City and County of Denver
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre Enhancement & Visitor Center
Morrison, Colorado
City of Cedar Rapids
McGrath Amphitheater Egress
Plan & Code Analysis
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
City of Sioux Falls
Falls Park West Levitt Shell
Amphitheater
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
El Paso Amphitheater
Program Plan & Concept Design
Plano, Texas
Jackson County Fairgrounds
Jackson County Fairgrounds, Lithia Motors Amphitheater
Central Point, Oregon
Quarry Amphitheater
Santa Cruz, California
Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center
Plano, Texas
Shoreline Amphitheater
Shoreline Amphitheater, Additions and Renovations
Mountain View, California
The Cordish Companies, Live!
Concert and Meeting Venue
Hanover, Maryland
University of Southern Colorado
Amphitheater Program Plan
City of McAllen
McAllen Amphitheater, Concept Design McAllen, Texas Pueblo, Colorado
Xfinity Center
Xfinity Center Master Plan, Improvements, and Concept Design
Mansfield, Massachusetts
That’s why clients and communities on nearly every continent partner with us to design healthy, happy places in which to live, learn, work, play, and heal. We’re passionate about human-centered design, and committed to creating a positive impact in people’s lives through sustainability, resilience, well-being, diversity, inclusion, and research. In fact, Fast Company named us one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in Architecture. Our global team of 2,700 creatives and critical thinkers provides integrated services in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and more. Our partners include Danish architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen; retail strategy and design consultancy Portland; sustainable transportation planning consultancy Nelson\Nygaard; and luxury hospitality design firm Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR).
Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place.
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