A Gathering Space for Community
The Union for Contemporary Art “strives to unite artists and the community to inspire positive social change in North Omaha.” The Union took this mission to heart when they began the search for a larger facility in which to house their expanding program needs – settling on a nearby historic building in a prominent North Omaha location that was once a lively commercial and entertainment node. The new space will increase capacity in youth mentoring programs alone from 15 to 80 children and increase The Union’s ability to better serve its community.
Location
Omaha, NE
Size
8,600 SF
Scope of work
Addition + Renovation
In need of space to accommodate their growing Studio Theater program The Union decided to expand their performing arts space into an adjacent building. The historic F.J. Carey Block will become a larger Black Box theater with rehearsal, reception, and support spaces. The design offers maximum configuration options to accommodate various performance types, while the lobby and rehearsal space can double as pre-function space and secondary performance area. The plan also includes back of house components required for a working studio theater, including a crossover, scene shop, dressing rooms, and control booth.
Omaha
1516 Cuming Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
p 402.341.1544
f 402.341.4735
Red Oak
302 East Coolbaugh Street
Red Oak, Iowa 51566
p 712.623.6888
Seraphim Mullins
smullins@alleypoyner.com
Anne Hillen
ahillen@alleypoyner.com
Mimi True
mtrue@alleypoyner.com
March 27, 2023
Countryside Community Church has won the international Religious Architecture and Art Design Award. Co-sponsored by Faith & Form, the prestigious award recognizes the church in the Religious Architecture: New Facilities category.
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November 8, 2022
Congratulations to our friends at the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center and Millwork Commons for being recognized at this year’s AIA Nebraska Awards Gala. Congrats to the rest of the winners too!
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October 28, 2022
We could not be more thrilled to be a part of this project with Omaha Public Schools. Here’s to making The Arts accessible to everyone!
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August 31, 2022
We’re growing our team! If you are a talented project architect/manager or interior designer who wants to put people first, advance design, and build community, please reach out to smullins@alleypoyner.com
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August 29, 2022
Progress continues in Millwork Commons, the coolest, newest old-neighborhood in Omaha.
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