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UIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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In spring of 2019, KOO, partnered with OMA, was awarded the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Center of the Art; to be located at the corner of Halsted and Harrison streets, which will be visible from three expressways as well as downtown Chicago.

This 88,000 square foot public/private, urban hub, for performance and gathering, will include a 500-seat vineyard style concert hall, a 270-seat flexible main-stage theater, instrumental and choral rehearsal halls and theater production shops, as well as supporting facilities, a donor lounge, a small cafe/jazz club and exhibition space.

The Center is topped with a translucent, tent-like roof with embedded photovoltaics that stretches from and between the two ending towers, covering the concert hall and the main-stage theater.

LOCATION: Chicago, IL
SIZE: 88,000 sq. ft.

312.235.0920
55 W. Wacker Dr.
Suite 600C
Chicago, IL 60601

312.235.0920

office@kooarchitecture.com

55 W. Wacker Dr.
Suite 600C
Chicago, IL 60601