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Overture Center for the Arts

Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Jeff Goldberg/Esto

The Overture Center is the result of the renovation and expansion of the Madison Civic Center by a partnership of the Overture Foundation and the City of Madison. We helped explore the options for reinvigorating existing spaces as well as new construction to achieve the clients’ goals.

When Overture Center was conceived, our client wanted an arts center that would elevate the community’s creative culture, economy, and quality of life. We conducted a feasibility study to explore the options for the renovation and expansion of a former civic center, plus opportunities for new construction. The result was a combination of all three, with two new auditoriums and an art gallery space, as well as two renovated theatres. We collaborated with Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects and Potter Lawson & Flad architects on the venue design.

Frans Swarte
owner:
Overture Development Corporation
users:
Madison Symphony Orchestra, Madison Opera, Madison Ballet, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Kanopy Dance, touring productions
spaces:
  • 2,255-seat multipurpose theatre (new construction)
  • 1,000-seat multipurpose theatre (renovated)
  • 350-seat thrust theatre (renovated)
  • 200-seat children's theatre (new construction)
  • 200-seat flexible theatre (new construction)
  • Gallery space
construction type:
Mixed
theatre type:
Studies
services:
Feasibility study, programming, concept design, theatre planning, and theatre equipment design and specification
completion:
1999 (study) | 2006 (project)
Frans Swarte

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