Tiffin, IA
Located in one of the fastest growing Iowa school districts, the Clear Creek Amana High School Performing Arts Center was designed to be an expression of organic growth and energy. The 25,500-square-foot expansion permeates with the curvilinear patterns of the prairie site, blurring the barrier between interior and exterior. The multi-tiered exterior terrace and lobby serve as a hub of student activity. A classic pallet of face brick, cast stone and metal panels creates a backdrop to the dynamic elements viewed upon entry to the 800-seat theater with its combination of swirling fabric and wood acoustical panels.
The state-of-the-art theater supports a multitude of educational and performance uses. Unique to the design is an acoustically transparent proscenium that provides an optimal 18-foot-high visual opening for the theater, but allows sound to freely pass up to 27 feet for musical events. Acoustic fine-tuning is enhanced by a series of motorized sound curtains between the catwalks. Students learn to produce quality events through hands on use of the professional rigging, lighting and sound systems. These systems include pre-set controls and multiple access ports to allow teachers and guests to quickly and easily become adept in using them.
Additional Resource
Learning By Design Outstanding Project Award 2012
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tags: auditorium, theater, high school