The
Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center (PAC)
has been recognized by two organizations for its architecture and for the
innovative use of sustainable material.
The U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology
(USITT) recognized the PAC
with one of its highest distinctions, the Architecture Award, while the Marble
Institute of America selected the new venue as a recipient of a Pinnacle Award
for the sustainable use of marble in the project design and construction.
“We know the PAC is
a world class facility. It appears as though the architectural and
building associations are discovering it as well,” said FMU President Fred
Carter. “We’re very proud of these awards.”
USITT is a prominent leader of theatre and
entertainment design, management, and technology through its conferences,
exhibitions, awards, publications, and research. The Institute issues a
variety of awards to honor individuals and organizations, and this year recognized
the PAC. Since
1994, USITT’s Architecture Awards have provided public and professional
recognition for contemporary architectural projects. Past award winners
hail from England, Germany, Japan, California, New York, and all points
between.
The highly coveted Pinnacle Awards are given
to projects whose beauty, creativity, ingenuity, and craftsmanship exemplify
professional mastery in the use of natural stone in commercial and residential
environments.
The FMU Performing Arts Center is
a performance and academic venue located in downtown Florence, S.C. Additional
information is available at www.fmupac.org.
The architectural firm responsible for the design of the PAC is Holzman Moss
Bottino of New York, in association with FW Architects Inc. of Florence.
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