Universidad de Guadalajara, Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas del Centro Cultural Universitario

This arts center was designed specifically for large-scale touring acts, student productions, arts education, and community groups.

linesets in the largest auditorium

proscenium theatres

390,000

square foot facility

The fourth building to open in the university’s multi-facility arts district, this new arts center features four flexible performance spaces to suit all the community’s needs—from concerts to drama productions, dance presentations, experimental theatre, rehearsals, and more.

Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas del Centro Cultural Universitario

owner:

University of Guadalajara

architect:

arquitectura 911

acoustician:

Akustiks

users:

University of Guadalajara, community arts groups, touring groups

spaces:

1,800-seat concert hall
900-seat multipurpose theatre
400-seat flexible theatre
220-seat endstage studio theatre

construction type:

New construction

theatre type:

Amphitheatre & outdoor venues, Auditorium design/seating, College & university, Concept design, Film & media, Flexible & studio theatres, Multipurpose theatres, Program development

services:

Programming, concept design, theatre planning, theatre equipment design and specification

completion:

2017

Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas del Centro Cultural Universitario