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Hopkins Center Renovation and Expansion

  • Daryl and Steven Roth Wing

    The newly installed sign outside of the Daryl and Steven Roth Wing. Photo Credit: Robert Gill 

  • Firebird

    An audience enjoying a performance in the new Daryl Roth Studio Theater. Photo Credit: Katie Lenhart

  • hopdrone

    A view from above as the Hopkins Center wraps up construction. Photo Credit: Robert Gill

  • recital-hall-concert

    A picturesque performance in the new Jack 1953 and Mac 2011 Morris Recital Hall. Photo Credit: Katie Lenhart

  • top of the hop

    The revitalized Top of the Hop is a great gathering space for students and Hop guests alike. Photo Credit: Katie Lenhart

About the Project

The exciting and much-anticipated expanded and reimagined Hopkins Center for the Arts has opened its doors. Designed by the world-renowned design firm Snøhetta, this revitalized center anchors Dartmouth's Arts District and sets a new standard for the arts at Dartmouth by:  

  • Enriching learning and creative exploration  

  • Strengthening community and fostering well-being 

  • Driving innovation  

The Hop opened for faculty and students at the start of fall term, and the re-opening celebration takes place Oct. 16-19, offering live music and dance, including a world premiere with Yo-Yo Ma, master classes, and other star-studded performances. 

Project Goals

  • Incorporation of state-of-the-art technologies that will allow the Hop to document, share, and broadcast Dartmouth-originated works across the world  

  • Enhancements to community, social, and study spaces, including the Top of the Hop  

  • Enhancements to acoustics, flow, and wayfinding throughout the building  

  • Substantive upgrades to rehearsal rooms  

  • Improvements to accessibility  

  • Addressing infrastructure and deferred maintenance for mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems.  

Project timing

  • Major construction has concluded, and the building has opened its doors. 

  • A re-opening celebration takes place Oct. 16-19. 

What's Currently Happening

  • Hop Plaza
    • Roth signage and planters installed. West-side final touches in progress; on track for next weekend.​​​​​​​
  • Moore Theater
    • Stage resurfacing complete. Audio, intercom, lighting, and rigging final work ongoing; on track for next week.
  • Bentley Theater
    • ​​​​​​​Stage-floor repairs are more extensive than expected. Team is developing a repair plan and timeline.
  • Spaulding Auditorium
    • ​​​​​​​Staff training complete. Long-term plan in place to replace the forestage flooring.
  • Top of the Hop
    • ​​​​​​​Correct high-top tables arriving Oct. 14. Architectural lighting installed; final audio and specialty lighting after opening.
  • Hodgson Family Dance Studio
    • ​​​​​​​Architectural lighting installed and staff trained. Theatrical lighting to be installed after reopening.
  • Daryl Roth Studio Theater
    • Space ready for opening weekend. Additional training and spot work scheduled afterward.
  • Jack 1953 & Mac 2011 Recital Hall
    • ​​​​​​​Ready for use. Remaining lighting work after opening.
  • Woodshop
    • ​​​​​​​Electrical work complete; dust-collection update underway. A solution for water infiltration is being developed.
  • Ceramics Studio
    • Gas service expected to be restored next week.
  • Courtyard Cafe
    • Permitting approved; propane scheduled to be online next week.

 

Project Team

  • Project Manager: Chad Morig 

  • Architect: Snøhetta / Page 

  • Construction Manager: Consigli Construction Co. 

  • Contact: Project.Management@dartmouth.edu 

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