When city leaders in Las Vegas, NV, selected David M. Schwarz Architects, Inc. to design The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, they wanted a building with architecture that would transcend the ages — as opposed to the ever-changing casino designs that often define the city. The result is an Art Deco masterpiece that features a wealth of natural stone for the exterior as well as the interior.
“The project was envisioned by city leaders over 15 years ago,” explained Gregory M. Hoss, AIA, Principal at David M. Schwarz Architects, Inc. “A group sat down and decided that it was time for Las Vegas to step up and become a player among the bigger league cities. One of the things they were missing was a true performing arts center. That began the process. After determining what they wanted to do, they ended up hiring us.”