University of Tulsa - Lorton Performance Center
Our firm was commissioned by the University of Tulsa to update the existing Master Plan. Services included a detailed analysis of campus facilities conditions and space utilization, based on calculation methods developed by the Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI).
Our team identified several projects as being critical to the TU campus. TU administration then asked the firm to site and design the desired new facilities, including one for performing arts. A study indicated that current theatre building was too small and lacked proper functionality. The new performing arts space has state-of-the-art technology, based on study results. The building is sited at the edge of campus for easy access by the public.
Project Size: 91,937 SF
Location: Tulsa, OK
The major component of the Roxana Rozsa and Robert Eugene Lorton Performance Center is a 700-seat grand concert hall with a full 2,100 SF performance stage.
The stage has a trap and large wings as well as an orchestra pit, control booth and catwalks. Support spaces include a green room, dressing rooms, scene shop, costume shop with laundry and storage, props room, lighting equipment and piano storage.
The lobby has a box office, coat check and art gallery. Other amenities include a catering kitchen with pantry, vending area and custodial storage.
A recital hall and various-sized rehearsal spaces are included for instrumental and vocal music, including a piano lab, percussion teaching studio and practice rooms, jazz band, music library, choral recording room and music technology computer lab. A film studio has production, scoring and editing capabilities.
The facility is the home to the School of Music and the Film Studies Department which each have their own office suite, classrooms and storage. A student lounge and offices for student drama and music chapters are also included.
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