Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall in Wellesley College, Wellesley, United States

June 15, 2011 Category: Education, Public Buildings

The Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall designed by Ann Beha Architects is located in Wellesley College, Wellesley, United States.  A new colour scheme creates an inviting setting for both daytime and evening events, and new upholstered and staggered seating improves circulation, sight lines, comfort and accessibility. The Auditorium’s historic murals were documented, recreated and reinstalled, and the long-concealed clerestory windows were re-opened, bathing the interior with light and revealing the renewed Alumnae Valley landscape. The design also includes a new lobby that was created at the building’s main entrance by enclosing an open brick portico. Glass systems were carefully designed to maximise transparency and light transmission, and enhance the patron experience.

Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall design by Ann Beha Architects

Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall design exterior

Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall design interior

Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall design interior 2

Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall design interior 3

Tags: Alumnae Valley, Architecture, Arts, Clerestory, Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall, glass systems, Hospitality/Recreation, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, United States, Upholstery, Visual arts, Wellesley, Wellesley College