About the Richard and Barbara Basch Visual Arts Center
The Richard and Barbara Basch Visual Arts Center is a 38,660-square-foot building that opened in 2017. It was designed by Sweet Sparkman Architects and built by Willis Smith Construction.
The Richard and Barbara Basch Visual Arts Center houses the:
- Daniel E. Offutt III Wood Shop
- Professional-level Glass Studio
- Letterpress and Book Arts Center
- Lois and David Stulberg Gallery
- Printmaking Studio
- Visual Studies Program
The modernist-influenced steel and glass building was named for Dr. Richard and Barbara Basch, great supporters of the College with a serious commitment to glass arts.
Learn more about The Makerspace within the Basch Visual Arts Center.
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LEED Certified
The Basch Visual Arts Center is LEED certified. Some of the sustainable features of the building include:
- An exterior constructed of zinc panels, a zero maintenance material that does not rust, and uses a natural chemical reaction to form a patina that protects and repairs minor surface damage.
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