Originally designed by Wallace Harrison in 1962, the Hopkins Center for the Arts is a groundbreaking structure that serves as a dynamic social and cultural destination on the Dartmouth College campus.

Our master plan outlined a series of phased improvements providing much-needed space for performance, rehearsal, event support, and creative research. The renovation transformed the library into a collaborative and social center while also strengthening ties to the surrounding arts district.

In physical form the design reflects Dartmouth’s culture of interdisciplinary collaboration. The build employs a series of transparent boxes that penetrate the opaque modern exterior at each entry point while allowing the creativity within students and faculty to engage the surrounding campus.