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Coppell Art Center
A Civic Landmark for Creative Expression
Architecture That Unites Community and Culture
Designed as a gathering place for artistic expression and shared experience, the Coppell Arts Center stands as a cultural anchor for the city of Coppell, Texas. The building’s bold transparency and refined material palette invite the community inside, blurring the line between public space and performance venue.
A dramatic Timber Curtain Wall (View Max Plus) defines the façade, creating a luminous exterior expression while showcasing the activity within. Mixed Grain Douglas fir glulam beams add warmth and structural rhythm, complementing the building’s modern form with a sense of craft and authenticity. Designed by Kirk Johnson with Corgan and constructed by CORE Construction, the project is captured by Kurt Griesbach, highlighting its role as both architectural statement and civic destination.
Architecture That Unites Community and Culture
Designed as a gathering place for artistic expression and shared experience, the Coppell Arts Center stands as a cultural anchor for the city of Coppell, Texas. The building’s bold transparency and refined material palette invite the community inside, blurring the line between public space and performance venue.
A dramatic Timber Curtain Wall (View Max Plus) defines the façade, creating a luminous exterior expression while showcasing the activity within. Mixed Grain Douglas fir glulam beams add warmth and structural rhythm, complementing the building’s modern form with a sense of craft and authenticity. Designed by Kirk Johnson with Corgan and constructed by CORE Construction, the project is captured by Kurt Griesbach, highlighting its role as both architectural statement and civic destination.
Cultural Design Highlights
Architectural elements that elevate performance, transparency, and community connection
Transparency as Invitation
The expansive timber curtain wall establishes a visual connection between the arts center and its surroundings, signaling openness and accessibility while filling interior spaces with natural light.
Structure as Design Feature
Exposed Douglas fir glulam beams celebrate craftsmanship and material honesty, providing both structural integrity and visual warmth within the contemporary architectural framework.
A Unified Exterior Expression
A custom-clad exterior in White Heron grounds the building’s modern geometry, offering a clean, cohesive backdrop that allows glass and timber elements to take center stage.
Transparency as Invitation
The expansive timber curtain wall establishes a visual connection between the arts center and its surroundings, signaling openness and accessibility while filling interior spaces with natural light.
Structure as Design Feature
Exposed Douglas fir glulam beams celebrate craftsmanship and material honesty, providing both structural integrity and visual warmth within the contemporary architectural framework.
A Unified Exterior Expression
A custom-clad exterior in White Heron grounds the building’s modern geometry, offering a clean, cohesive backdrop that allows glass and timber elements to take center stage.
Architectural Systems & Material Palette
Curtain Wall System: Timber Curtain Wall (View Max Plus), designed for maximum transparency and performance
Structural Elements: Mixed Grain Douglas fir glulam beams, combining strength with natural beauty
Exterior Clad Color: White Heron, a refined neutral that enhances the building’s civic presence
Architectural Systems & Material Palette
Curtain Wall System: Timber Curtain Wall (View Max Plus), designed for maximum transparency and performance
Structural Elements: Mixed Grain Douglas fir glulam beams, combining strength with natural beauty
Exterior Clad Color: White Heron, a refined neutral that enhances the building’s civic presence
A Cultural Space Defined by Openness and Craft
The Coppell Arts Center demonstrates how thoughtful architectural systems can foster connection, creativity, and civic pride. Through transparency, material warmth, and structural expression, the building elevates the cultural experience for performers and visitors alike.
Architect: Kirk Johnson with Corgan | Builder: CORE Construction | Photographer: Kurt Griesbach
