A silver-maned lion of a building roaring in the Hudson Valley.
Private liberal arts college in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York.
Featured in Frank Gehry's definitive monograph, Building Art: Life and Work of Frank Gehry.
Visitor Guide
Stand directly under the overhanging stainless steel 'shingles'; the hidden bracket system makes them appear to float mid-air.
The south lawn in the late afternoon, where the 5,647 stainless-steel shingles reflect the sky and surrounding trees like a mirror.
Lobby and grounds are generally open; theaters are accessible during performances or scheduled tours.
The Sosnoff Theater is built as a separate 'box' within the shell to ensure zero sound interference from the adjacent LUMA side.
1-2 hours
Design & Structure
Gehry used 'Digital Project' (CATIA adaptation) to model the thousands of unique steel shingles, ensuring they could be manufactured and installed efficiently.
40,000 sq ft of fir veneer for the interior and 5,647 stainless-steel shingles for the iconic roof.[38]
The 'sails' are non-structural, purely theatrical; the actual theaters are independent concrete and steel structures underneath.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Bard College?+
Bard College was designed by Frank Gehry and completed in 1860. It is located in Red Hook, United States.
Where is Bard College located?+
Bard College is located in Red Hook, United States. Its coordinates are 42.0203°, -73.9100°.
When was Bard College built?+
Bard College was completed in 1860. It was designed by Frank Gehry.
Can I visit Bard College?+
Bard College is a real building in Red Hook that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.