University of Maine Collins Center for the Arts and Hudson Museum

Arts for the campus and community.

Location
Orono, ME
Delivery Method
CM at-Risk
Client
University of Maine
Year Complete
2008
Region
Northeast

Project Overview

The renovation and upgrade of the University’s former Maine Center for the Arts included a spectacular new glass entrance, a renovated lobby, a new Hudson Museum on the second floor, an expanded Bodwell Lounge and a significant upgrade to the Hutchins Concert Hall.

Work included site improvements and utilities, select structural demolition and IBC 2003 seismic upgrades. Other features included a new entry pavilion, new egress stairs, a new ADA-compliant passenger elevator and new ADA-compliant facilities, along with new HVAC systems, select architectural demolition and a remodeling of the existing auditorium. Demolition and remodeling was also completed for associated front of house support spaces and the existing museum.