Proposed International Arts Center

An Integration of the Arts

All of the visual and performing arts are gathered here in one venue with the purpose of facilitating an integrated presentation of dramatic works, as well as for the creation and presentation of autonomous works in the individual mediums.

 Each of the arts has it's own dedicated studio in a cluster around the common theater/auditorium/concert hall.

The intended focus of the artistic repertoire is to awaken awareness to help Humanity  grow into greater spiritual, social and ecological harmony.  This purpose is symbolized by the center's essential architectural motif, the five sided pyramid. 

Facilities:

• Auditorium / Concert Hall

• Studios for:

  • Music

  • Dance

  • Drama

  • Visual Arts

  • Poetry

  • Puppetry

• Housing for:

  • Students

  • Faculty

  • Staff

  • Researchers

  • Visitors

  • Volunteers

• Workshops for building Instruments, Sets, Props:

  • Wood / Bamboo

  • Metals

  • Glass / Plastic

  • Fabric / Leather

  • Drafting and Planning

  • Plant Production

• Services:

  • Organic Vegetarian Resteraunt

  • Information / Gift Shop

  • Exhibit Hall

  • Offices

  • Meeting spaces

  • Research Facilities

• Gardens and Permaculture:

  • Organic Fruit Trees

  • Organic Vegetables

  • Flowers and Ornamentals

  • Construction Grade Bamboo

  • Composting Facilities

  • Reforestation on slopes

  • Gazebos for informal talks and enjoyment

  • Plant Nursery

  • Arboretum

Hospitality

The gateway to the Center would include an  Organic Vegetarian Restaurant, Gift shop and Tour depot.

To the extent possible, food for the restaurant would be of the highest quality and grown either at the center or by nearby farmers.

The gift shop will provide items of value to students and visitors, such as books, recordings and art materials, indigenous art, healthful snacks and personal items. 

Accommodations

Housing will be provided for Students, Faculty, Staff, Volunteers and Visitors.

The basic unit is a Penta-hut, a small cabin functioning as a bedroom.

Clusters of these units are gathered around a common kitchen, bath and shower facility to form a small neighborhood.

Neighborhoods will be dedicated to the needs of each of the principle groups of residents i.e.: Students, Faculty, Staff, Researchers, Volunteers and Visitors.

The neighborhoods will surround the auditorium and studios.

Gardens for food, flowers, bamboo, etc., interspersed with gazebos will surround the buildings, providing an atmosphere of natural peace, health and inspiration.

A Model for Sustainability

The Center will be a model for sustainable development, using all the appropriate techniques and technologies.

Harmony and Sustainability will be practiced in every possible way.

Reforestation, Perma-culture, Edible and medicinal plants (as well as those provided for aroma and visual beauty) will be practiced throughout the premises. 

Energy will be provided by the most sustainable means, including solar water heating.

Motorized traffic will be at a minimum.

To the extent possible, noisier activities and disagreeable odors will be downwind and insulated by layers of forest and vegetation.