In collaboration with Johnston Marklee, our 2019 design competition entry for the University of Illinois at Chicago Center for the Arts featured perforated metal panels which shaped the distinct fluted facades of proposed building. Located at a key university entrance, the $95 million facility spans 88,000 square feet and houses UIC’s School of Theatre and Music, featuring a 500-seat concert hall and a 270-seat theatre, alongside an exhibition hall, rehearsal spaces, and café. The exterior’s stepped metal screens aid in solar shading and natural ventilation, updating the campus’ mid-century architecture with modern forms and materials. Thanks to our client University of Illinois at Chicago, and subconsultants Schuler Shook, Threshold, LERA, Buro Happold, Terra Engineering, Reed Hilderbrand, Thirst, CCS and Virtual Energy Solutions.