Architect Mark Cavagnero had done a masterplan for ODC, the commission for their dance commons building went to another designer. But when it came time to renovate the old theater, built for the company in the 80s, Cavagnero got the job. He recalled his first talks with the ODC brass and his suggestion that they think even bigger in renovating the space and after a few sketches and one meeting they were in. "To their credit, once they decided on the plan they never looked back," he said. "They're great clients." The new building is significantly larger than the previous one with four large, naturally lit studios on the second the third floors. They face east so they get lots of morning light and look across Shotwell Street back toward the ODC dance commons building. Photo by Tim Griffith. Photo 1 of 10 in Dancing About Architecture by Aaron Britt

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Architect Mark Cavagnero had done a masterplan for ODC, the commission for their dance commons building went to another designer. But when it came time to renovate the old theater, built for the company in the 80s, Cavagnero got the job. He recalled his first talks with the ODC brass and his suggestion that they think even bigger in renovating the space and after a few sketches and one meeting they were in. "To their credit, once they decided on the plan they never looked back," he said. "They're great clients." The new building is significantly larger than the previous one with four large, naturally lit studios on the second the third floors. They face east so they get lots of morning light and look across Shotwell Street back toward the ODC dance commons building. Photo by Tim Griffith.