Exterior View

View of building at dusk. Modern glass building connection two older masonry buildings

Colored image from the street shows a dramatic glass building connected to historic structures on either side via glass walkways and elevator. Concrete walkways mark the path of travel. A darkening dusk sky contrasts with the luminous glass box and exterior lighting.

Photo Credit:

Anton Grassl

Case Study:

Wesleyan University Performing Arts Center

Other Photos from Case Study

Campus map showing suburban campus with many trees and buildings concentrated on path with much green space.

Historic black and white photo of two existing masonry buildings before project

Floor plan show two large masonry buildings connected by a smaller building, also depicts theater in right building.

Shows that center bulding is about half the height of those on either side and the ornate rooves of the side buldings

Shows multiple underground levels, especially under the center building.

Chapel with dark pink walls and ornate organ behind the altar

Interior view of the chapel from the altar with pink walls, rows of pews as well as balcony seating

Large empty spabe with plain grey walls arched windows and door indicate that this is an historic building

Close up of glass pavilion shows how underside of the roof curves down into the support cloumns while the rest is glass

Interior of glass paviolion shows details of support column that connect to roof., Well lit with extioer and diffuse interior light.

Funding By

National Endowment for the Arts

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