- Cleveland Museum of Natural History Transformation
Cultural + Performing Arts
Innovating traditional models to set new standards for the arts.
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Making the Museum
Making the Museum
“Liminal Space Research” on Making the Museum Podcast
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Architectural Record
Architectural Record
The Ismaili Community Gets a New Home in Houston
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The Architect’s Newspaper
The Architect’s Newspaper
A Tapestry in Stone
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Featured Work
- The Ohio State University Arts District Buildings
Welcoming the Community to Campus Through the Arts
- University of Nevada, Reno University Arts Building
Varied Arts Spaces Support a Vibrant Arts Community
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Leadership
Connect With Our Team
If you don’t meet them at a gallery or sit next to them at the theater, you can find their contact info here.
Dan Clevenger
Global Cultural+Performing Arts Leader
Principal
Dan Clevenger
AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Principal
Global Cultural+Performing Arts Leader
Dan leads our firm’s global Cultural+Performing Arts Sector. With over 20 years of experience, his clients include the University of Nevada Reno, Heard Museum, and SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center. Dan serves as a board member for the ASU Art Museum and is on the board of directors of the Western Museums Association.
Paul Westlake
Cultural+Performing Arts Leader
Senior Principal
Paul Westlake
FAIA, IIDA
Senior Principal
Cultural+Performing Arts Leader
Paul leads the design of our firm’s Cultural+Performing Arts Sector, guiding over 200 projects across the globe. With over 45 years of design experience and a fellow of AIA, Paul has received over 150 design awards from GSA, National Trust, Chicago Atheneum, and AIA.
Dennis Bree
Global Design Leader
Principal
Dennis Bree
AIA, LEED AP
Principal
Global Design Leader
Dennis is a global design leader who uses storytelling to fuel creativity and elevate design. He creates environments rooted in local context, climate, and heritage while advancing innovation and sustainability. With over 20 years of experience, his work includes award-winning academic fine arts complexes, performing arts centers, and museums.
Carol Duke
Business Development Leader
Principal
Carol Duke
Assoc. AIA
Principal
Business Development Leader
Carol leads client development and strategy to expand the firm’s international Cultural+Performing Arts Sector. Her long-range planning and commitment to equitable community-building supports projects at a high level, resulting in exceptional, inspiring design solutions.
Monika Smith
Cultural+Performing Arts Design Leader
Principal
Monika Smith
AIA
Principal
Cultural+Performing Arts Design Leader
Monika designs cultural and performing arts projects grounded in people and place, translated to high levels of sophistication. Her clients include the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia, Albany Museum of Art, and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Christopher Loeser
Cultural+Performing Arts Leader
Principal
Christopher Loeser
AIA
Principal
Cultural+Performing Arts Leader
Chris is a cultural+performing arts leader, specializing in the restoration of historic facilities. Passionate about the arts, he has been a juror for the Cleveland Restoration Society Preservation Awards and served the City of Cleveland Landmarks Commission.
Emily Moore
Design Leader
Principal
Emily Moore
AIA
Principal
Design Leader
Emily has over 20 years of design experience, specializing in museums and performing arts spaces. Emily's passion for design is complemented by her connection to the Wolfsonian collection from her time overseeing all design phases of the Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Genoa, Italy.
Tom Gallagher
New York Studio Leader
Principal
Tom Gallagher
AIA
Principal
New York Studio Leader
Tom is experienced in a wide range of industry sectors, with a focus on visual and performing arts. He has led clients in historic preservation, adaptive re-use, and new construction. Tom also leads our New York office, championing culture and business acumen among its employee owners.