The Diana Center, a 98,000 square-foot
multipurpose arts building at Barnard College, is
the winner of the American Institute of Architects
‘Best in New York State’ Award and was cited for an
‘Award of Excellence’ by the AIA New York State
Design Awards Jury. The Diana Center establishes a
new nexus for social, cultural, and intellectual life
on campus and within the city.
Located on Broadway, the Diana Center unites
landscape and architecture, interior and exterior in
a seven-story structure that rethinks the
conventions of a mixed use building. Carving a
diagonal void through the building, ascending
double-height glass atria establish views through
diverse program spaces and visually connect
Lehman Lawn to the upper floors of the building
and the green roof.
The slipped atria and unfolded glazed staircase
bring in natural light and eliminate visual
boundaries between the College and the city
while providing spaces for informal interaction to
encourage collaboration and dialogue across
disciplines.
The program includes architecture and
painting studios, a 500-seat events space, black
box theatre, cafe, dining room, reading room,
classrooms, and exhibition galleries.
WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism
is a multidisciplinary design practice based in New
York City known for their integration of
architecture, art, infrastructure, and landscape
design. Weiss/Manfredi received the Academy
Award in Architecture, an award given annually by
the American Academy of Arts and Letters,
acknowledging the distinct vision of the firm. They
were also named one of North America's "Emerging
Voices" by the Architectural League of New York
and the firm won the New York City AIA Gold Medal
of Honor.
Weiss / Manfredi wins two Awards
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- Rita Capezzuto
- 27 August 2010