Lynn University Wold Performing Arts Center

Patrons enter through an auditorium from the center, a space that evokes the shape of the belly of a violin. The main theater, with its curving wood walls, has the feel of an intimate space in which the audience shares the excitement and immediacy of the performances. Seating is arranged along the walls of the house in tiers. The arrangement minimizes the distance of the farthest seat in the house from the stage without overhanging balconies. The wood walls and ceiling panels are shaped by acoustical considerations to accommodate the range of resonance frequency of the spoken voice and a symphony orchestra.

The exterior shell is made of pre-cast tilt-up concrete panels, cast on the site and erected quickly and efficiently, allowing for a short construction period. The floor is a poured concrete sloping floor. Wall and ceiling panels are made of metal stud and gypsum board with wood.