Varied Arts Spaces Support a Vibrant Arts Community

The University Arts Building successfully tackles complex issues and houses a range of arts programs including a recording studio, rehearsal rooms, art museum, and more.

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Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery

Reinvigorating a National Historic Landmark

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theater with wood finishes and yellow seating

Point Park University Pittsburgh Playhouse

State-of-the-Art Meets Historic Urban Context

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Cornell Arts Complex illuminated at dusk with a digital facade illustration

Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex

Flexible Planning for Community Arts

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outdoor amphitheater illuminated at night

St. Joseph Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

New Cultural Amenity on the Lake

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Murphy Arts District

Creating an Entertainment Destination

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conceptual design for the transformed cleveland museum of natural history

Cleveland Museum of Natural History Transformation

Inspired by the Water that Shapes Our World

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the center street through playhouse square illuminated at night

Playhouse Square

60-Acre Theater District Revitalization

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Across the street looking at the building with large paintbrush sculpture outside of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

19th-Century Landmark for 21st-Century Art Education

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looking down the stairs onto a campus plaza at Oberlin College

OBERLIN COLLEGE + CONSERVATORY

Expanding Arts Facilities for the Future

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Shenzhen Opera House

Sculptural Forms House New Performance Halls

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Exterior view of Shenzhen Natural History Museum.

Shenzhen Natural History Museum

Design Mimics the Hills and Valleys of the Pearl River Delta

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SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center from across the street

SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center

Transformative Commitment to Community

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View from lawn at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Paying Homage to the Spirit of Woodstock

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Exterior night view of Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Bringing the Straz Center to the Riverfront

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Heard Museum

Celebrating Native American Artists

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Bringing a Collection to the Community through Accessible Technology

A technical story of the Hispanic Society of America’s museum terrace activation welcomes New York back to their space.

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Brighter Days are Ahead for the Arts

As more people are vaccinated and the public feels more confident about re-engaging with their broader communities, arts organizations can be optimistic about the future.

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The Second Act: Reopening Campus Performance Arts Centers

We are partnering with institutions to create strategies for academic areas within a campus arts community to reopen safety.

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Facilities Considerations for (Re)Opening Night

Significant attention is being paid to building systems, including their impact on operating costs, air quality, and other health and safety issues as a result of the pandemic.

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How to Win an AIA COTE Award – Twice

Beyond performance data, what sets a project apart to make it a winner in the eyes of the AIA's Committee on the Environment?

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Financial Considerations for (Re)Opening Night

DLR Group has identified a number of opportunities for the performing arts community to safely re-engage their patrons and artists without compromising the quality of their productions.

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Operational Considerations for (Re)Opening Night

In direct response to the current pandemic, the following operational considerations can help performing arts organizations provide a safe environment for patrons, performers, and employees.

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Lessons Learned: Applied Museum Master Planning

A 10-year strategy for more than 350,000 square feet of real estate helps inform effective, ongoing design work.

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Engaging New Audiences Through Design at the Heard Museum

A renovated Grand Gallery boosts attendance and provides enhanced space for world-class exhibits.

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Historic Preservation

What characteristics of historic preservation align with sustainability?

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Design is in the Details

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For Women’s History Month, we are collaborating with the Design Voice Podcast to showcase inspiring women from the firm. If you’ve ever wondered where the name of this podcast came from, it was actually inspired by a saying we have – that “everyone has a design voice.” Featured below is Principal Vanessa Kassabian, AIA.