Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance
This musical event center brings a 460-seat auditorium, practice and educational spaces, and event facilities to the community.
Need: A facility to house various musical spaces that support the current and future music department
Solution: Design a new musical facility for the community
Result: State-of-the-art music event center that incorporates many musical features
Awards
- American Society of Interior Designers Wisconsin Chapter Design Excellence Awards, Gold Award, K-12 Education Category
- Build Wisconsin Awards, General Contractor - New Construction Category
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Project Details
Location
Manitowoc, WISize
46,600 sq ftConstruction Cost
$7,500,000Client Type
Supporting the Music Department
Designed to house Silver Lake College’s music department, the Franciscan Center creates a space to foster the arts through education and performance.
The facility features band, choral, piano/keyboard and computer studios, practice spaces of varying sizes, small recital areas, and a music classroom. Further accommodations include offices and support spaces.
Outside the entry lobby are several social and educational spaces, including outdoor plazas, gardens, and open gathering spaces for the community.