Cultural Centers

Realizing that cultural centers greatly invigorate the community at large, municipalities and universities continue to invest in these types of structures.

Structurally these centers can prove to be a challenge due to the need for large open spans and clear open views. The use of columns to support the structure is eliminated in order to provide unobstructed views. When designing centers with a Proscenium stage, rigging needs present a variety of loading challenges. Rigging systems used to lift and position lighting, audio, video, scenery, special effects and related items must be considered in the overall design.

Structures has used different approaches to satisfy various loading scenarios, including wooden and pre-manufactured steel systems. Our goal with any cultural center is to work with the client to find aesthetic, functional solutions that lead to an unforgettable experience for visitors of the center.

  • Texas State University
  • Waldorf School
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