Francis Marion University’s Performing Arts Center in Florence, United States

June 08, 2011 Category: Education, Public Buildings

Designed by Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture, Francis Marion University’s Performing Arts Center is located in Florence, United States. Finished, stained, OSB glulam members extend across the ceiling and around the sidewall to form the theater shell. The rectangular geometry of the shell telescopes outwards to envelope both the stage and audience in a single, arching wooden structure. Sweeping bands of blue-stained OSB acoustic wall panels arranged in a herringbone pattern add to this expansive effect.

Given today’s economic downturn, any future performing arts center building plans will certainly call for improved technology and multi-functioning design that radically reduces building and operating costs.

Francis Marion University's Performing Arts Center design exteriorFrancis Marion University's Performing Arts Center design exterior

Francis Marion University's Performing Arts Center design interiorFrancis Marion University's Performing Arts Center design interior

Francis Marion University's Performing Arts Center design by Holzman Moss Bottino ArchitectureFrancis Marion University's Performing Arts Center design by Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture