Arts and Culture
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts
The Clef Club is buzzing with students on Saturdays, but less active on weekdays. Its concrete block exterior is not giving this venue the visibility it deserves and costs to maintain an aging heating and ventilation system are mounting. Our conceptual design shows how the Clef Club can expand its programming with a welcoming lobby, more performance configurations for Blue Note Hall, flexible administrative space, new building systems, and bold signage.
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Bright, bold branding and signage will raise the club's profile
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The Philadelphia Clef Club today
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Space usage charts illustrate active weekends and untapped capacity for weekday programming
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A community task force prioritized improvements by evaluating their impact on programming and revenue
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An expanded lobby will provide a warm welcome and a place to display jazz memorabilia from the archives
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Existing and proposed plans for the first and second floors
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Existing and proposed plans for the upper floors
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Plans illustrate how Blue Note Hall can be reconfigured for cabaret, banquets, concerts, and dance recitals
