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Duke University, Rubenstein Arts Center

Durham, North Carolina, USA
Robert Benson Photography

Theatre Projects designed “The Ruby” at Duke University to be an experimental space for students to explore creativity, practice new techniques, and be exposed to different ideas.

360º
balcony in studio theatre
4
configurations in studio theatre
6
multipurpose rehearsal studios

The Ruby’s flexible 170-seat studio theatre features a technical ledge, tension wire grid, hybrid incandescent/LED lighting system, and a wall of immense floor-to-ceiling windows with blackout shades. Retractable risers and movable seating platforms allow for arena, traverse, flat floor, or thrust arrangements. On the second floor, a double-height glass studio supports the dance program and six multipurpose studios were developed as blank canvases for rehearsal, classes, small performances, and more. The 75,000-square-foot center also features a 100-seat cinema, radio station, visual arts studios, “makerspace,” and The Ruby Lounge—a study and gathering space that transforms for performance utilizing a sprung floor, lighting grid, audio and projection capabilities, and soundproofing.  

Robert Benson Photography
owner:
Duke University
architect:
William Rawn Associates
acoustician:
Threshold Acoustics
users:
Duke University Dance Program, Art of the Moving Image Program, other university users, community arts groups
spaces:
  • 170-seat studio theatre
  • 100-seat cinema
  • Rehearsal studios
construction type:
New construction
theatre type:
Auditorium design/seating, College & university, Concept design, Film & media, Flexible & studio theatres, Program development
services:
Programming, concept design, theatre planning, theatre equipment design and specification
completion:
2018
Robert Benson Photography
Robert Benson Photography
Robert Benson Photography
Robert Benson Photography
Robert Benson Photography
Robert Benson Photography
Robert Benson Photography
Robert Benson Photography
Robert Benson Photography

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