The Wolfe Center for the Arts will be the first American project for the Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta. The new structure is located on the campus of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. The building design was led by Snøhetta architect Craig Dykers and will feature 93,000 square-feet of space, which comes in the form of sprawling lawns, and a green roof. Since the site and surrounding campus is rather flat, the various angles of the building help create a man made green hill, which is perfect for meeting, performing and relaxation.
The project was recently launched with a unique groundbreaking celebration that featured a 60-piece wind symphony and a architectural model created by the school’s ceramic students. The building is designed to unite a diverse range of art studies into a social facility that encourages interaction between the students and faculty. The architects also wanted to make it a space for the whole school, breaking barriers between people’s different interests. With keystone spaces including a recording studio, projection theatre and grand commons, this will undoubtedly be a welcomed addition to the Universities arts programs.
