Snøhetta's Dartmouth Arts Center Expansion Receives Mixed Reactions in Architectural Debate
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Summary
The article discusses Snøhetta's architectural expansion of the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College, featuring a multi-level addition with theaters, auditoriums, and studios. The design has generated mixed reactions, with some praising its exceptional detail while others criticize it as 'exceptionally ugly.' The piece appears to be part of Dezeen's newsletter series highlighting architectural debates and discussions.
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· 3 pulledSnøhetta expanded the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College with a multi-level addition that contains theatres, auditoriums and studios.
Commenters were split, with one describing it as 'exceptionally detailed'
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features Snøhetta's expansion to the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College.
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