In between assignments, AD’s team is active on multiple thought leadership initiatives oriented to community – particularly the education community.

David Kahn co-presented with Dave Irvin, Associate VP for Facilities at Florida State Univ., to facility planners and operators at the APPA (Leadership in Educational Facilities) 2022 national conference. Their session, “Ensure Success? Pick the Right Design Consultant!”, spoke of the…

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AD’s Team congratulates the University of Memphis Community and project partners for the successful opening of the new $40M, 82,000-SF Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center. Kicked-off with a celebratory gala earlier this month, festivities included a tour of many spaces AD worked on including 1,000-seat performance space, performance support facilities, rehearsal rooms, classrooms/ teaching spaces, administration/ faculty offices, a…

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To age magnificently, spaces must not only reflect the owner’s vision today but also anticipate future needs. Read about four AD projects that still, after decades of use, are as beautiful to look at as they sound and have required no acoustic modifications since their opening.

Time Tested Performing Arts Centers

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