Artec is pleased to announce that the University Performance Hall at the Utah State University campus in Logan, Utah, was opened with a gala performance by guest Pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet on January 14, 2006. Artec provided Design and Planning consulting services in Auditorium Design, Facility Planning, and Specialized Performance System Design and planning in association with the design architect, Sasaki Associates Inc.

Ted Pyper, Artec's Project manager for the new facility says: "This 420-seat hall was designed to meet the needs of the University's College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. The performance hall is ideal for piano and string recitals; small to medium-sized ensembles; and special lectures. In addition to the hall, the facility includes dressing/practice rooms, a green room, and a lobby/exhibition space. This building will complement the other existing venues on campus. Artec's consultants specializing in acoustics, theatre planning, theatre equipment and sound & communication systems worked as a closely knit team to provide the university and the other members of the design team with recommendations appropriate for their needs."

"The hall is acoustically perfect," said Julie Pitcher, Assistant Director of Utah State Caine School of the Arts. "It lets you experience the music. You should have seen the look of joy on people's faces." (Standard-Examiner 01/12/06)

Damian Doria, Artec's Principal Consultant on the project, said: "We are pleased and honored to complete another successful collaboration with Sasaki Associates Inc., and to assist the Utah State University faculty, students and patrons in pursuit of their artistic and academic goals." Artec previously collaborated with Sasaki at the Interlochen Center for the Arts on their new Harvey Theater and Music Building projects in Interlochen, Michigan."

For more information about this project and about Artec Consultants Inc, please contact Bibi Khan, Sales and Marketing Assistant at bfk@artecconsultants.com