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WaterFire Arts Center
Project Information
- Project Location:
- RI
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- School / College / University
Scope Of Work
Old Meets New
The Waterfire Arts Center is a prime example of historic preservation and rehabilitation with modern elements — showcasing the possibilities that restoration can have on community revitalization. What was once a vacant, derelict building transformed into a hub for artistic and cultural events — as well as home to the ones behind the internationally renowned WaterFire Providence.
Helping with a Transition
The WaterFire Arts Center serves as WaterFire Providence’s headquarters, production complex, and multi-purpose arts venue. It brought to life the organization’s strategic planning process and goals to become a cultural institution. This project was designed by DBVW Architects and built by TRAC.
Where Flexibility Fills a Void
Prior to the WaterFire Arts Center, no contemporary arts center with the capacity to host large installations and surveys existed. To date, it has served as venue for art installations, exhibitions, awards ceremonies, and performances — and features a Visitor Center and WaterFire Store.
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