Oklahoma Wesleyan University Chapel / Fine Arts Building
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
The 37,000-square-foot Chapel/Fine Arts Building has become the “signature” facility for this small private college in northeastern Oklahoma. Its central location on campus and architectural form provide a symbolic statement to the public and an organizational focus for the college. Read more… Composed of three separate volumes, the design expresses the tripartite program contained within: an 800-seat chapel auditorium; a 200-seat performance hall for lectures, recitals and drama; and a wing containing classrooms, faculty offices, music practice studios, a band/choir rehearsal hall and an art studio. All facilities have state-of-the-art audio-visual and electronic capabilities including internet and intranet campus network connections. The clay tile roof and stucco skin complement the existing palette of the Spanish-style campus architecture.