Indiana Wesleyan University, Chapel-Auditorium

Marion, Indiana

Firm

Design Collaborative

Client

Indiana Wesleyan University

Area

84,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$22,000,000

Completion Date

11/2009

Before construction of the Chapel-Auditorium, Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) held chapel services in the 1,200-seat Performing Arts Center. The growing university needed more space to accommodate its 3,200 students. The architect and IWU analyzed current and projected enrollment and the campus master plan to determine size and programming for a new chapel facility.

The architect worked with the construction manager to build the largest construction project in IWU history. Completed two months ahead of schedule in November 2009, the $22 million, 3,800-seat Chapel-Auditorium will host chapel services three times per week, as well as seminars, meetings and musical performances for the Marion community.

Seating is on the main level and balcony level; the balcony seating extends on the sides down to the main level, creating two intermediate loge seating sections. Students sitting anywhere in the auditorium can walk to the stage without using a stairway or an elevator.

The facility provides a place to reinforce the IWU World Changers Mission, and to serve as a place for worship and spiritual development.

Additional Information

Capacity

3,800

Cost per Sq Ft

$261.90

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Elevators by ThyssenKrupp Access
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
Windows by Kawneer
Lighting & Accessories by Visa Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Liton
Lighting & Accessories by Day-Brite Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Peerless Lighting
Carpet by Shaw
Brick/Masonry by Belden Brick
Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries
Door Hardware by Von Duprin
Doors by Marshfield Door Systems
Lighting & Accessories by Capri Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Lithonia Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Omega Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Litecontrol
Lighting & Accessories by SPI Lighting
Emergency Lighting by Emergi-Lite
Emergency Lighting by Lithonia Lighting
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by SimplexGrinnell
Auditorium/Assembly Furniture by Seating Concepts
Drinking Fountains by Elkay
HVAC Units by Trane
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