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The Shaw Center for the Arts in Baton Rouge was designed by Schwartz and Silver. The exterior was inspired by several contextual conditions: glass beading, paper langterns, the Mississippi river, a “lantern on the levee.” The multi-length glass channels cover the contemporary addition to a historical building, with corrugated aluminum just behind.
The structural yet transparent glowing effect has proven acceptable in extreme weather. The damage from Hurricane Katrina wasn’t substantial, and was actually cool looking.The ghostly appearance speaks of a southern atmosphere from other times. Tall interior spaces incorporate bright colored surfaces. Local architect Eskew/Dumez/Riplle and Jerry M. Campell and Associates also worked on this project. It was completed in 2005. |
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