Architects present concepts for new performing arts center in Sarasota


Bill Waddill, managing director of the Bay Park Concervancy, welcomes guests to the workshop. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

Bill Waddill, managing director of the Bay Park Concervancy, welcomes guests to the workshop. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

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Tania Castroverde Moskalenko, executive director of the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation describes some of the features the group desires in the new performing arts center, before introducing architects from Renzo Piano Building Workshop to present their initial concept. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

Tania Castroverde Moskalenko, executive director of the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation describes some of the features the group desires in the new performing arts center, before introducing architects from Renzo Piano Building Workshop to present their initial concept. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

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Architect Kerry Joyce talks with attendees during a break-out session. The conceptual design presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

Architect Kerry Joyce talks with attendees during a break-out session. The conceptual design presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

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The proposed site plan of the conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

The proposed site plan of the conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

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Architect Mark Carroll, with Renzo Piano Building Workshop, talks with attendees looking at a model of a concept for the new performing arts center. The conceptual design presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

Architect Mark Carroll, with Renzo Piano Building Workshop, talks with attendees looking at a model of a concept for the new performing arts center. The conceptual design presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

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A scale-model of the conceptual design presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

A scale-model of the conceptual design presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

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A scale-model of the conceptual design presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The existing Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is visible in the foreground. The proposed structures can be seen in the top, center of the frame, near 10th St. and the canal. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

A scale-model of the conceptual design presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The existing Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is visible in the foreground. The proposed structures can be seen in the top, center of the frame, near 10th St. and the canal. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

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A rendering of a covered public plaza and entry to the performing arts center. The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

A rendering of a covered public plaza and entry to the performing arts center. The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

Provided By Renzo Piano Building Workshop

The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

Provided By Renzo Piano Building Workshop

A rendering of the multi-purpose room with views of The Bay Park. The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

A rendering of the multi-purpose room with views of The Bay Park. The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

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A cross-section of the proposed lobby. The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

A cross-section of the proposed lobby. The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

Provided By Renzo Piano Building Workshop

A cross-section of the proposed small theater.The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

A cross-section of the proposed small theater.The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

Provided By Renzo Piano Building Workshop

A cross-section of the proposed medium theater.The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

A cross-section of the proposed medium theater.The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

Provided By Renzo Piano Building Workshop

A cross-section of the proposed large theater. The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

A cross-section of the proposed large theater. The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

Provided By Renzo Piano Building Workshop

A rendering of the “cultural promenade” a shaded walkway that could connect all the buidlings of the new performing arts center. The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

Provided By Renzo Piano Building Workshop

A rendering of the “cultural promenade” a walkway that could be illuminated at night and connect to all the buidlings of the new performing arts center.The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

Provided By Renzo Piano Building Workshop

A scale-model of the conceptual design presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

A scale-model of the conceptual design presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.

Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune


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