Snøhetta completes expansion of Dartmouth College's Hopkins Center for the Arts with new cubic volumes
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Summary
Snøhetta has completed an expansion to the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College, adding two new cubic volumes to the existing 1960s building. The design creates a dynamic relationship between old and new structures, described as making the buildings 'dance partners.' The expansion includes new performance spaces, studios, and facilities while maintaining connections to the original architecture. The project represents a thoughtful integration of contemporary design with historic campus architecture.
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· 4 pulledInternational architecture studio Snøhetta has completed an expansion to the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College, fitting two new cubic volumes onto an existing 1960s building.
Located on the Dartmouth College campus in New Hampshire, the Hopkins Center for the Arts (The Hop) is a sprawling complex that serves as the school's arts and cultural hub.
The design creates a dynamic relationship between old and new structures, described as making the buildings 'dance partners.'
The expansion includes new performance spaces, studios, and facilities while maintaining connections to the original architecture.
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