Walter and Shirley Wang Pavilion

Identifying a need for additional social and performance spaces on campus, Columbia University transformed an underused basement-level space and mezzanine in the Alfred Lerner Hall student center into a venue that supports a variety of artistic disciplines and formats, including stage-based performances for audiences, group-based artistic activities, and formal gatherings. The new architectural scheme resolved existing obstacles including limited ceiling height, an inconveniently situated stair, and inadequate acoustics and lighting. As a result, the Wang Pavilion can now be configured for rowed seating, standing room, banquet setups, recitals, classroom tables, and conference tables.

Students entering the Wang Pavilion find themselves in a dynamic and contemporary environment where the new stair discreetly flanks the new stage in the double-height section of the lower level. In this carefully coordinated interior, every detail contributes to the overall effect. Perforated metal panels with color-changing LED backlighting add a dynamic element to the intimate lighting design, acoustical wall panels and microperforated wood ceilings enhance the acoustics and give the space its bold, sculptural form.

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