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Site Analysis

To the south, the new building will have a direct The north end of the new Center will include a The choice of this critical site for the new
relationship to the recently improved, paved service court, located immediately adjacent to Center for Theatre and Dance acknowledges
plaza, located north of the east wing of Shilling the backstage area of the new theatre in order the importance of the arts program at Millikin
Hall. A major entrance to the Center for Theatre to ensure an easy flow of material into and out and strengthens the campus plan through the
and Dance will be provided off of this plaza. of the new building. The building is organized building’s relationship to the outdoor spaces
To the east, an impressive two-story façade around a central, skylit space which connects around it. It anticipates a future where the
will provide an appropriate public face for the the east and the west entrances, enabling the quadrangle resulting from the Mueller Hall
University, turned toward Oakland Avenue, building to act as a gateway from the edge of demolition is the vibrant center for the campus,
enhanced by a vehicular drop-off serving campus to its center. formed by buildings new and old, all expressive
patrons of the Theatre and Dance programs. of the vision of James Millikin.

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