A combination of new construction and renovation, this 250,000 square foot, multi-venue arts center was completed in two phases. The first phase included new construction of a studio theatre, dance studio, rehearsal and support spaces, and the renovation of an old high school gymnasium into a versatile multipurpose theatre. The second phase, completed a year later, included a larger, 1,750-seat multipurpose theatre. With intimate seating arrangements and demountable orchestra shells in both theatres, the university can accommodate nearly any user, no matter the type or size—including everything from student symphonies and choral ensembles to full-scale national touring acts.