Regions Southeast | Orlando
Sept 5, 2008
Plans for the development of the Dr. P. Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center move forward with the unveiling of the design for the 330,000-square-foot project. Working with HKS Inc. and Baker Barrios Architects, Barton Myer and Associates is heading up the design process. Located downtown on land that was acquired from the First United Methodist Church, the arts facility will feature two grand performance halls, including the 1,800-seat Walt Disney World acoustic hall; a 300-seat community theater; an outdoor plaza and performance space; rehearsal rooms; administrative offices; and educational programming space. The project, carrying a development price tag of $450 million, will be funded through private contributions and loans, including an $80 loan from Bank of America that the center secured last December. Hines is overseeing development of the facility, and expects to break ground in 2009 to accommodate an opening in 2012.
Plans for the development of the Dr. P. Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center move forward with the unveiling of the design for the 330,000-square-foot project. Working with HKS Inc. and Baker Barrios Architects, Barton Myer and Associates is heading up the design process. Located downtown on land that was acquired from the First United Methodist Church, the arts facility will feature two grand performance halls, including the 1,800-seat Walt Disney World acoustic hall; a 300-seat community theater; an outdoor plaza and performance space; rehearsal rooms; administrative offices; and educational programming space. The project, carrying a development price tag of $450 million, will be funded through private contributions and loans, including an $80 loan from Bank of America that the center secured last December. Hines is overseeing development of the facility, and expects to break ground in 2009 to accommodate an opening in 2012.
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