A private donation made it possible for Mosley High School to have their own performing arts building, which also provided a much-needed community facility to host lectures, community theater productions, and other civic programs. One of the project goals was to create a new landmark on the school’s campus, a structure that embodies the ties between the school and its neighboring community and honors the legacy of the family who donated the funding. The design team created a civic and street presence for this new performance venue while integrating it onto the existing campus. A central plaza leads gracefully into the building, and the transparent façade welcomes visitors and students alike. The rear of the Fine Arts Center faces the existing school, which allowed us to create an outdoor amphitheater for more informal productions. The amphitheater is an extension of the indoor stage itself, which allows it to be used as a backdrop for outdoor events.  The facility was designed in partnership with HLGstudio.