Cannon Design completes design project at Adelphi University

Cannon Design, an internationally ranked architectural, engineering and planning firm has completed its newest campus project, the design of Adelphi University's new Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), Center for Recreation and Sports, and renovated Woodruff Hall. The new facilities are part of Adelphi University's $117 million, 25-acre campus enhancement project. The project creates a new hub for the arts, recreation, and sport by linking historic buildings with new, sustainable spaces serving the body, mind and spirit of the Adelphi community. "The quality of our buildings now matches the caliber of our performing arts, recreational, and athletic programs," said Adelphi University president Robert Scott. "Working closely with Cannon Design, we created elegant buildings and expansive outdoor spaces that inspire our students, faculty, and alumni and firmly establish Adelphi as a university of choice with cultural and recreational programming that serves the Long Island community." Adelphi's new performing arts and recreational complex integrates new structures with longstanding ones. AU PAC encompasses an enhanced version of Adelphi's Olmsted Theatre. The Center for Recreation and Sports is linked to a renovated Woodruff Hall. One of the campus's original three buildings, Woodruff Hall was designed by McKim, Mead and White, the renowned architectural firm that designed numerous landmark projects, including the Morgan Library in New York and the Boston Public Library. The school will seek LEED silver certification for the project through the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program.