Moses Brown Woodman Family Community and Performance Center
DBVW Architects designed this new 25,000 sf facility on the campus of an independent school to be the hub of academic, artistic, social and spiritual life on campus. It is a place where students gather, perform, exhibit, present, rehearse, act, dance, study, announce, graduate, and meet for worship. The project includes an eminently flexible performance space that can seat up to 540 people. The performance space includes fully retractable seating for 176 people with the touch of a button and a large floor pit with 42 scissor-type platforms that can be set up to support raked seating as well as a raised stage. The platforms can also be used for a variety of performance configurations. The Woodman CPC includes scene and costume shops, a full catwalk system, and a cafe with outdoor seating. The building is designed to achieve LEED Silver.
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Michael’s interest in modern cities, vernacular structures, industrial heritage and rural life has led him to many foreign countries and remote villages and informs much of his work. His enthusiasm for making vibrant places and appreciation for craftsmanship fuels his passion for designing new buildings and restoring historic ones. Whether designing a new highrise, performance center, academic space, church or community health center, Michael’s aesthetic reflects a commitment to simplicity and restraint that is celebrated through carefully-selected materials and solid details. Michael’s clients know him for his unyielding attention to detail and his overall commitment to their project’s success.
Where you’ll find Michael when he's not at the office:
In his woodshop making furniture and woodturning
Favorite vacation spot:
Sardinia
"People are simply blown away by this building - the intentionality and attention to detail in the design and the incredible quality of the construction. The professionalism, talent, and dedication of the DBVW team has played a huge role in the success of this project. We are deeply grateful."
- Ron Dalgliesh, Assistant Head of School for Institutional Affairs, Moses Brown School
2019 AIA New England Citation Award
2018 RI Monthly Award
2017 AIA Rhode Island Merit Award for Educational/Institutional
2017 AIA Rhode Island People’s Choice Award
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