Lied Performing Arts Center

University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

With a generous donation of ten million dollars from the Miller Lied Foundation, the University of Kansas created a new professional performing arts center to host a full range of national and international touring productions. This 2,200 seat hall is a modern multi-purpose performance facility that is designed to support Symphonic Music, Ballet, and Dramatic Productions with efficient conversion between events. The two balcony design allows the facility to offer smaller events by closure of individual balconies to reduce seating. The lobby is designed to support entertainment and a full range of catered parties and receptions. The center has been very successful, seeing more than 270 event days each year.

Design Team Architects: HDR Associates Omaha, Nebraska Acoustical Consultants A. Lawrence Kirkegaard Downers Grove, Illinois Reference Ms. Jackie Davis, Center Dir. (785) 864-3469 Mr. Bruce Carpenter, AIA (402) 399-1000

Scope of Work User Programming Theatre Planning Theatre Equipment Design Theatrical Equipment Specification and Bid Construction Administration Site & Installation Reviews Owner Training First Program Support Client University of Kansas

Project Information Type: Multi-use/Touring Seating: 2,200 School of Fine Arts Dance/Rehearsal Room Donor Reception Areas Road Show and Building Repair Shop Budget $13,000,000 (Total Project Budget) Completion Date 1993

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