PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Western Kentucky University's Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center and Music Rehearsal Hall in Bowling Green, KY, is a 26,000 sq. ft., 3-story music rehearsal hall built to house the University’s band, orchestra and choral groups. It is comprised of faculty offices, 3 performance music libraries, 2 multiple story rehearsal halls and recording studios, a second floor mezzanine and a 3-story atrium.
The building was planned for and later certified as LEED Silver. It includes a stormwater management system, rainwater harvesting and irrigation system, and special plumbing features to increase water efficiency. Over 75% of the construction waste was recycled.
OWNER
Western Kentucky University
ARCHITECT
Ross Tarrant Architects – Lexington, KY
January 2012
COMPLETION
General Contracting, Construction, Post Construction
SERVICES
AWARDS
2012 Associated Builders & Contractors Award of Excellence
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