Lubbock, Texas lost its heart after two tornadoes destroyed the downtown core in 1970. Buddy Holly Hall represents a city redefining itself through collaborative design and a community funded commitment to the arts and education. The design is influenced by the landscape of West Texas. Horizontal striations running along the building’s envelope reflect the prismatic rock formations of Texas’ canyons. The building’s colours are inspired by the desert plants, soil, and sky, while its shapes and angles are abstractions of arroyos and other landforms.

Jury Comments

“The building appears to respect the 1950s style and ethos in celebrating the era
of its namesake. A glorious space to see productions and a grand lobby in which to gather before and after shows. And a clean and beautiful street presence.”

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Publish Date : 2022/Jul/13