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Wheaton College Armerding Center for Music and the Arts

Project Type: Addition, Renovation
Practice Area(s):
Higher Education
Specialty:
Architecture + Interior Design
Planning + Programming
High-Performance Design
Adaptive Reuse + Preservation
The adaptive reuse of a former science building and concert hall addition brings the Conservatory of Music under the same roof for the first time, offering ample practice facilities and world-class performance spaces. The new performing arts center serves as a campus gateway.
  • A spacious concert hall with wooden interiors, featuring a grand organ, a grand piano on stage, and neatly arranged seating for an audience.
  • A spacious, modern atrium features wooden accents, contemporary art, and people interacting in a vibrant, open setting.
  • A spacious auditorium features wooden acoustics, a grand piano on stage, and rows of empty chairs, all elegantly designed for performance.
  • A modern, spacious lobby featuring wooden accents, seating areas, and people working or relaxing, with large windows allowing natural light.
  • A bright study area features students engaged in conversation and work, with comfortable seating and a large window allowing natural light.

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