Project name: Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts
Project location: Salem, MA
Firm name: Leers Weinzapfel Associates
Jury comments: A 1958 general use auditorium retains its shell but is transformed into a standout example of what a universally accessible teaching, performing, and exhibition center can be. The stage in particular is a “how-to” for designing inclusive performance spaces. Architects and clients can learn from this remarkable design solution.
Client: Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance
