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Construction Update: Gibson Center for the Arts

November 13, 2008

The renovation and expansion of the Gibson Center for the Arts offers new venues for theatrical and musical performances in addition to a secure, climate-controlled art gallery. The new facility will be completed in Fall 2009.

Click to enlarge photos by Shane Brill '03.

Three of the nine Practice Rooms on the first floor of the Music wing. Several of these rooms are large enough for three or four musicians to practice together.
Three of the nine Practice Rooms on the first floor of the Music wing. Several of these rooms are large enough for three or four musicians to practice together.
The Music Library will be filled with sheet music, albums, and CDs from the Music Department's collection.
The Music Library will be filled with sheet music, albums, and CDs from the Music Department's collection.
Faculty and staff visitors check out the Music Rehearsal Room, which was in the process of being painted. They are standing in the Music Instrument Storage room that will support the Rehearsal Room and other Music Department spaces.
Faculty and staff visitors check out the Music Rehearsal Room, which was in the process of being painted. They are standing in the Music Instrument Storage room that will support the Rehearsal Room and other Music Department spaces.
The main entrance to the Music Rehearsal Room, which will have lockers for students to secure their instruments when not in use.
The main entrance to the Music Rehearsal Room, which will have lockers for students to secure their instruments when not in use.
Sub-contractors at work in one of the Music Practice Rooms.
Sub-contractors at work in one of the Music Practice Rooms.
A view from the west entrance near the Kohl Art Gallery looking east towards the main lobby. The wall on the right will provide nearly 200' of additional space for the display of student and community art.
A view from the west entrance near the Kohl Art Gallery looking east towards the main lobby. The wall on the right will provide nearly 200' of additional space for the display of student and community art.
The skeleton of the Kohl Art Gallery.
The skeleton of the Kohl Art Gallery.
A view looking north along the backstage hallway, including what used to be the exterior wall of the building that faced the parking lot.
A view looking north along the backstage hallway, including what used to be the exterior wall of the building that faced the parking lot.
Another view of the Kohl Art Gallery.
Another view of the Kohl Art Gallery.
The loading dock entrance, facing Kirby Stadium.
The loading dock entrance, facing Kirby Stadium.
Plans for the first floor of the building, photographed in the new Green Room in the northwest corner of the first floor.
Plans for the first floor of the building, photographed in the new Green Room in the northwest corner of the first floor.
Another view of the loading dock.
Another view of the loading dock.
Director of Creative Services Diane Landskroener '76 M'81 admires the reinvention of the space that she performed in as an undergrad.
Director of Creative Services Diane Landskroener '76 M'81 admires the reinvention of the space that she performed in as an undergrad.
Larry Stahl '81, Technical Director of the facility, pointing out details in the renovated Scene Shop.
Larry Stahl '81, Technical Director of the facility, pointing out details in the renovated Scene Shop.
A view looking east along the other backstage hallway, towards the main lobby. The lit space on the right will be the piano garage for a new Steinway concert grand piano.
A view looking east along the other backstage hallway, towards the main lobby. The lit space on the right will be the piano garage for a new Steinway concert grand piano.
A view from the stage of the Decker Theatre (formerly Tawes), looking out to the completely new seating levels.
A view from the stage of the Decker Theatre (formerly Tawes), looking out to the completely new seating levels.
Another view of the tiers of seating in the main auditorium and the balcony.
Another view of the tiers of seating in the main auditorium and the balcony.
Assistant Professor of Drama Michele Volansky '90.
Assistant Professor of Drama Michele Volansky '90.
The brand new Experimental Theatre, which will be home to the majority of Drama Department productions.
The brand new Experimental Theatre, which will be home to the majority of Drama Department productions.
Director of Communications Marcia Landskroener M'02 envisions the finished building.
Director of Communications Marcia Landskroener M'02 envisions the finished building.
A view from the main lobby looking towards the CAC. The audience entrance to the Experimental Theatre is just visible on the left.
A view from the main lobby looking towards the CAC. The audience entrance to the Experimental Theatre is just visible on the left.
A view of the stage of Decker Theatre from the seats. The entire stage floor is in the process of being rebuilt.
A view of the stage of Decker Theatre from the seats. The entire stage floor is in the process of being rebuilt.
During construction, the main lobby is in use as general storage.
During construction, the main lobby is in use as general storage.
Gibson Center for the Arts Technical Director Larry Stahl points out some of the exterior features to Assistant Professor of Drama Michele Volansky.
Gibson Center for the Arts Technical Director Larry Stahl points out some of the exterior features to Assistant Professor of Drama Michele Volansky '90.
A view from the main lobby looking down the public hallway towards the west entrance.
A view from the main lobby looking down the public hallway towards the west entrance.
Associate Professor of Political Science and International Studies Andrew Oros making sure everything is correct.
Associate Professor of Political Science and International Studies Andrew Oros making sure everything is correct.
A view from the second floor lobby, overlooking Martha Washington Square and the Cater Walk.
A view from the second floor lobby, overlooking Martha Washington Square and the Cater Walk.
A view from the new Recital Hall overlooking Miller Library.
A view from the new Recital Hall overlooking Miller Library.
A view from the new Recital Hall overloooking the CAC and the other big construction project underway on the Dining Hall.
A view from the new Recital Hall overloooking the CAC and the other big construction project underway on the Dining Hall.
A close view of the stage of the new Recital Hall.
A close view of the stage of the new Recital Hall.
A view of what will become the Control Booth of Decker Theatre, although it's hard tell that now. State of the art lighting and sound control systems will greatly increase the technical capabilities of the space.
A view of what will become the Control Booth of Decker Theatre, although it's hard tell that now. State of the art lighting and sound control systems will greatly increase the technical capabilities of the space.
The technical gallery of the Experimental Theatre, providing access to the lighting catwalks and Control Booth for that space.
The technical gallery of the Experimental Theatre, providing access to the lighting catwalks and Control Booth for that space.
Second floor hallway that will serve as a meeting area for drama majors and others close to classrooms and faculty offices.
Second floor hallway that will serve as a meeting area for drama majors and others close to classrooms and faculty offices.
A view east on the second floor, looking towards the second floor lobby from the vicinity of the Drama Department's new Design Studio.
A view east on the second floor, looking towards the second floor lobby from the vicinity of the Drama Department's new Design Studio.
A lot of lighting equipment needs a lot of electricity, and the means a lot of conduit.
A lot of lighting equipment needs a lot of electricity, and the means a lot of conduit.
Through the doorway just visible on the right is the second floor of the Music wing, where the Department of Music faculty offices and classrooms will be located. At the far end of the hallway is the stage entrance to the Recital Hall.
Through the doorway just visible on the right is the second floor of the Music wing, where the Department of Music faculty offices and classrooms will be located. At the far end of the hallway is the stage entrance to the Recital Hall.
The Lighting Storage room is empty now, but that won't last for long.
The Lighting Storage room is empty now, but that won't last for long.
Technical Director Larry Stahl '81 stays involved during the construction process to advise with ongoing plan adjustments
Technical Director Larry Stahl '81 stays involved during the construction process to advise with ongoing plan adjustments.

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