Arkansas Symphony Orchestra broke ground last summer on its new $11.75 million headquarters building located in downtown Little Rock’s East Village, and photos released by ASO this week reveal that progress is coming along nicely ahead of a planned September opening.
The new Stella Boyle Smith Music Center will create “a first-of-its-kind music-focused headquarters for the state,” according to ASO. The 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will represent the symphony’s first permanent home in its 58-year history.
Plans call for the building to provide access to music education, music performances and “music making” space for all Arkansas residents. The center will also include a broadcast and recording studio.
The E. Lee Ronnel Music Academy for children and adults will provide music classrooms and practice spaces, and Morgan Hall, named in honor of long-time ASO supporters Susie and Charles Morgan, which will serve as a versatile space for rehearsals and concerts.
Check out the progress (as of April 17) in the following construction photos and renderings depicting the finished product.
The Stella Boyle Smith Music Center main entrance, under construction. (Photos and renderings provided)
An exterior shot of the ASO Stella Boyle Smith Music Center.
A rendering of the Smith Center once completed.
Morgan Hall under construction.
A rendering of Morgan Hall once completed.
Smith Center administrative offices under construction.
A rendering of the completed administrative offices.
The Irene and Gus Vratsinas Lobby and ASO broadcast and recording studio under construction.
A rendering of the completed lobby and recording studio.
Visit ArkansasSymphony.org for more information.
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