Student Center for the Arts at Kent Denver
The Student Center for the Arts provides both its Upper and Middle Schools with consolidated music, theatre and visual arts instructional space. The 29,000 building was pushed into the slope of a hill in order to meet local height restrictions and to fit within the campus’ heritage. This allows entrances at grade for both the upper and lower floors, providing the building a public face in two directions. The resulting space blends with the original buildings, while developing a more articulated contemporary language for the campus.
The program also includes the Anschutz Family Theatre, which works just as well for intimate audiences of fewer than 250 as it does for school assemblies of 500. Across the sweeping lobby space is an additional theatre space, which is designed as a hybrid of the traditional black box theater and a teaching theater. The building is equipped with a suite of practice and rehearsal rooms for the disparate arts. A sprung floor dance studio, recording studio, and sound proofed rehearsal rooms for the multiple school bands are included.
The program also includes the Anschutz Family Theatre, which works just as well for intimate audiences of fewer than 250 as it does for school assemblies of 500. Across the sweeping lobby space is an additional theatre space, which is designed as a hybrid of the traditional black box theater and a teaching theater. The building is equipped with a suite of practice and rehearsal rooms for the disparate arts. A sprung floor dance studio, recording studio, and sound proofed rehearsal rooms for the multiple school bands are included.
Simplicity at Every Turn
Embracing an inclusive ethos, Hurley Place positions itself with the river as its focal point, inviting diverse communities and fostering economic vibrancy. The Riverfront development is comprised of two residential towers, a hotel tower, and an expansive central open space connecting to the river. This central connector is flanked by food & beverage and retail establishments and serves as both a connection to the Promenade but also a gathering space for the community.
