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RIOS Reimagines Cultural Districts

Posted 7.11.23IdeasRIOSArchitectureCultureUrban Design

Shaping Cities Through Cultural Space Design

Aerial view of Lynn Wyatt Square under construction

Aerial view of Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts under construction

RIOS brings a community-centric vision to cultural design. Embracing varied programming, multi-use open spaces, and creative institutional models, our projects spark connection, vibrancy, and joy.

The completion of Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts, anticipated in September, will mark a significant milestone for the city of Houston. Nearly a decade in the making, the new central square and public space is the Theater District’s “front lawn,” providing adaptable green space. Visitors and patrons of the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, and Alley Theater, which front Wyatt Square, may engage with robust, multilayered programming spanning performances, festivals, and dining.

Breaking Open the Box: Culturescape

Illustration of the exterior of the proposed Dallas Museum of Art

Culturescape concept for the Dallas Museum of Art International Design Competition

Our latest thought leadership addresses the crisis cultural institutions are facing to engage new audiences and improve inclusivity. Culturescape delves into the positive impact of embracing dynamic programming and ensuring inclusivity and flexibility are at the forefront.

Read more about Culturescape.

Aerial view of the Music Center Plaza in Los Angeles

View of the Music Center Plaza entrance from Grand Avenue

On the latest episode of Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN)’s podcast, The Three Bells, Senior Architect Naseema Asif and Studio Director Peter Emerson share insights on their creative process and RIOS’ transformation of The Music Center Plaza into a lasting, inclusive environment that provides greater accessibility to the arts.

Aerial rendering of the Larissa Theater District

A Magnetic Theatre District in the Historic Heart of Larissa

Our proposed design for the Municipality of Larissa’s International Open Ideas Competition transforms an ancient open-air theater in Greece into a lively mixed-use district. The master plan recenters the city around the Amphitheatre and re-envisions nearby landmarks, creating a highly visible cultural hub promoting urban life and open access.

Building the Future of the Iconic Hollywood Bowl

Over the last two decades, RIOS has worked with the LA Philharmonic, who operates the Hollywood Bowl, to create an improved, comprehensive patron experience that evolves with the site. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, we continue to create a resilient 20-Year Vision Plan ensuring the iconic venue’s longevity and continued significance for years to come.

Aerial photo of people entering the Hollywood Bowl

In the Press

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RIOS Leads Master Plan for FC Cincinnati’s Mixed-Use District

Our team is spearheading the master plan of a transformative urban district north of TQL Stadium, deeply rooted in community input and inspired by the distinct heritage of the city’s West End neighborhood. The dynamic district is the center of a vision for Cincinnati’s future, anchored by housing, hospitality, retail, dining, and office and all connected by active green space.

Rendering of Horton Plaza

Retail-to-Life Science Conversions: How to Successfully Reposition Your Asset

Urban Land outlines the challenges and growth potential of retail-to-life science conversions as the demand for these spaces increases, exploring our partnership with Retail Design Collaborative on Horton Plaza, the largest adaptive reuse project in North America.

JANUS et Cie Announces Global Student Design Competition in Partnership with RIOS

We are partnering with luxury furniture brand JANUS et Cie on their second annual competition calling young designers to envision versatile furniture tailored to a variety of uses in civic and retail spaces. The 2024 competition’s theme, Placemaking, focuses on design’s connection to the community, reinforcing a sense of place and forming environments that bring people closer together.

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