Higher Education

Performing and Fine Arts

Advancing the Arts Through Thoughtful Engineering

Mueller delivers sophisticated engineering solutions for performing and fine arts facilities that support artistic excellence and enhance the campus experience. Our team understands the unique requirements of theaters, recital halls, rehearsal spaces, and galleries—where acoustics, environmental stability, and occupant comfort must work in harmony. From new campus landmarks to sensitive renovations, we design systems that provide flexibility, reliability, and energy efficiency while supporting world-class performance and visual arts programs.

Smith Hall Renovation & Expansion
Towson University

Mueller provided advanced MEP engineering for Towson University’s Smith Hall renovation, delivering energy-efficient systems, geothermal heating and cooling, and specialized spaces for media and communication programs.

Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity
Radford University

Mueller Associates engineered integrated MEP systems for Radford University’s Artis Center, uniting STEM, health sciences, and the performing arts.

Rubenstein Arts Center
Duke University

Mueller engineered flexible, high-performance MEP systems for Duke’s Rubenstein Arts Center, supporting studios, theaters, and technologically intensive creative spaces.

Corcoran School of the Arts and Design
George Washington University

Mueller modernized GW’s historic Corcoran School with advanced MEP systems, restored gallery environments, VRF and energy recovery systems, and precise climate control for arts education and exhibitions.

Dodge Performing Arts Center and Learning Commons
Saint Mary's College of Maryland

Mueller engineered mechanical and electrical systems for the Dodge Performing Arts Center and Learning Commons at Saint Mary’s College of Maryland — a LEED Silver campus landmark uniting art, learning, and sustainability.

Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center
Christopher Newport University

Mueller engineered advanced MEP systems for CNU’s Torggler Fine Arts Center, supporting gallery-grade climate control, specialized studios, and a landmark architectural design.

Performing Arts and Humanities Building
University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Mueller engineered specialized MEP systems for UMBC’s 176,000-square-foot Performing Arts and Humanities Building, supporting theaters, concert halls, studios, and expanded campus utilities.

Hunter Smith Band Building
University of Virginia

Mueller engineered specialized MEP systems for UVA’s Hunter Smith Band Building, supporting a 4,000-square-foot rehearsal hall, acoustic isolation, and high-intensity ensemble use.

Art and Design Building
George Mason University

Mueller engineered advanced MEP systems for GMU’s 88,900-square-foot Art and Design Building, including high-plume studio exhaust, specialty lighting, and campus-connected HVAC.

Music and Theater Building
George Mason University

Renovations to support the performing arts programs with new classrooms, teaching studios, practice rooms, faculty offices, and support spaces

Center for the Arts
Towson University

A modernization and expansion of the university’s center that brings together facilities for music, theater, dance, and the fine arts

Gain Momentum

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