Steven Holl Architects Reveals Design for New Student Performing Arts Center for the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.

The University of Pennsylvania has unveiled Steven Holl Architects’ design for its new Student Performing Arts Center. The 37,300-square-foot building is set to offer dedicated and flexible spaces for over 70 student performing arts groups on campus, including dance, theater arts, a cappella groups, and musical ensembles. The proposal was informed by a study completed in 2019 by Penn’s University Life, which concluded that additional performance and rehearsal space was needed to meet current and future demand. The project is set to begin construction in 2024, with anticipated occupancy starting in winter 2027.

Jun 19, 2023 - 13:34
Steven Holl Architects Reveals Design for New Student Performing Arts Center for the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.
Main entrance facing Woodland Walk, a primary pedestrian campus pathway. Image Courtesy of Steven Holl Architects Main entrance facing Woodland Walk, a primary pedestrian campus pathway. Image Courtesy of Steven Holl Architects

The University of Pennsylvania has unveiled Steven Holl Architects’ design for its new Student Performing Arts Center. The 37,300-square-foot building is set to offer dedicated and flexible spaces for over 70 student performing arts groups on campus, including dance, theater arts, a cappella groups, and musical ensembles. The proposal was informed by a study completed in 2019 by Penn’s University Life, which concluded that additional performance and rehearsal space was needed to meet current and future demand. The project is set to begin construction in 2024, with anticipated occupancy starting in winter 2027.

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