This award-winning addition to the existing fine arts facility provides inspiring studio spaces and faculty offices to serve the expanding fine arts programs at this private women’s college.  The sensitive addition respects the original 1971 building through material use and formal expression, but creates vibrant spaces with large expanses of natural light and color.  The project included renovations to existing spaces as well as the building’s mechanical systems.

• Eight new art studios with lofts for faculty offices
• North-facing light monitors into new studios
• Inspiring and collaborative environment for students and faculty

Cost (2001): $2 million
Area: 13,600 square feet
Program: Classrooms, faculty and student art studios, laboratories, faculty and administrative offices, gallery
Recognitions

• Merit Award 2009 AIA South Atlantic Region
• Merit Award 2004 AIA South Carolina
• Merit Award 2003 AIA Greenville
• Honorable Mention Award 2002 Metal Architecture

Client Website: www.converse.edu