Recital Hall

Client Name

The Pennsylvania State University

Project Type

Media & Arts, New Entry

Location

State College, PA

Size

13,400 SF Addition, 41,400 SF Renovation

Markets

Higher Education

Top 10 sound.

The centerpiece of the project is a new recital hall optimized for acoustics. The form is based on the ‘vineyard style’ of surround seating, distinctive for a hall of this size. This allows for the audience members to engage more directly with the performers on stage – an ideal and unique opportunity for students and masterclasses. The hall incorporates state-of-the art technology for plug & play student recording, professional recording, and livestreaming of concerts and other events. Theatrical and environmental lighting systems, as well as adjustable acoustic treatments, enable the hall to adapt to a variety of ensemble sizes and other uses.

Bostwick Design Partnership
William Rawn Associates
Bronze Award, AIA Pennsylvania Merit Award, AIA New England IES Illumination Award, Award of Merit Architectural Woodwork Institute, Award of Excellence