Albert Simons Center for the Arts

Spanning over 99,000 square feet, the Albert Simons Center for the Arts brings together academic, gallery, and performance spaces to support creativity, collaboration, and arts education.Project Overview

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Project Overview

The Albert Simons Center for the Arts serves as a premier destination for arts education, creativity, and community engagement at the College of Charleston. Spanning more than 99,000 square feet, the facility brings together instructional spaces, galleries, studios, and performance venues under one roof, creating an environment that supports both academic learning and artistic expression. Designed to foster collaboration across disciplines, the center provides students and faculty with modern spaces for teaching, rehearsing, creating, and showcasing their work. From visual arts exhibitions to live performances and classroom instruction, the facility serves as a vibrant hub that enriches the campus experience while supporting the next generation of artists, performers, and creative professionals.

Project Specifications

Location

Charleston, SC

Client

College of Charleston

Contractor

Whiting Turner

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Exterior Framing
Sheathing
Interior Walls
ACT
Specialty Wood Ceilings
Acoustibuilt Ceilings
Sounds Absorbing Wall
Ceiling Sound Panels
Custom Aluminum

What makes this project special is knowing that the finished facility will serve as a place for creativity, learning, and community engagement for years to come. I'm proud of the dedication our team brought to the project and the lasting impact this facility will have on the students, faculty, and visitors who experience it.

Name

Al Sherill, Superintendent

Company

LightGauge Co.

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