"To envision the future of CVPA facilities, UMass Dartmouth engaged O’Neill McVoy Architects for a programming and space study of all CVPA programs. Members of O’Neill McVoy bring substantial experience in creating stellar educational facilities for the arts, including at the renowned University of Iowa School of Art and Art History, the Glasgow School of Art, and Princeton University.
During a seven-month span, O’Neill McVoy immersed themselves in CVPA to inform and refine their proposals before finalizing their report. They toured the campus and the Art & Design Studio multiple times to survey, catalog, and analyze existing spaces. Importantly, they met with many CVPA faculty individually and held two all-faculty workshops to confirm programmatic needs and solicit input on their preliminary ideas." University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
The study re-programs the College's iconic Paul Rudolph-designed building and establishes the need for a new Studio Arts Building. The new building pairs with Rudolph's to form an Arts Quad. Active programs — workshops, fabrication, and ceramics — are placed along the main campus path to give visibility to the creative work inside.
PROJECT CREDITS
Location: Dartmouth, Massachusetts
O’Neill McVoy Architects
Beth O’Neill, AIA, Chris McVoy, Principals
Irmak Ciftci, Associate
Weilin Berkey, Eileen Li, Team