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Smith Edwards Architects is designing a new Performing Arts
Center for the Hartt School in collaboration with Performance Architecture
of New Orleans. The new facility will be housed in a collection of industrial
buildings which made up a former automobile dealership. This nationally
acclaimed music school’s need for classroom, rehearsal, and performance
spaces continues to expand, and the school is seeking an environment which
reflects its diverse academic and public offerings. The University welcomes
its participation in stabilizing and rehabilitating the Upper Albany commercial
district of Hartford.
The site offers 71,650 square feet in three industrial buildings. The
new center will offer spaces designed for vocal, dance, theatre, and community
programs. The scope of work includes two performance spaces, rehearsal
and recital rooms, dance studios, teaching and office space, a performance
library, classrooms, a scene shop, costume shop, community space, bank
and café.
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University
of Hartford Performing Arts Center
The Hartt School
Hartford,
Connecticut
University
of Hartford
Projected
Completion Fall 2006