ARNOLDS PARK, IA
Roof Garden
2019
COMPLETED
17,900
SQUARE FEET
$7.18m
COST
Reviving a historic performance venue
The goal was to recreate the original Roof Garden, blending historical authenticity with modern functionality to support music, performances and diverse events.
A cornerstone of the “Restore the Park” effort was to recreate the original Roof Garden. The exterior was developed to match the original building as closely as possible, based off of historical photographs. The goal for the interior was to create a venue to continue the history of music and performances, as well as create a space for other activities. There is a large performance stage, complete with a professional sound and lighting package, multiple serving bars, catering kitchens, built-in banquet seating booths for VIP experiences and a large motorized partition that allows the room to be split to host two events at once.
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