The Moody interior is intended to create a sense of openness and possibility. Sightlines transect through spaces, creating layered views of the myriad activities taking place within the building?s production, instructional and exhibition spaces. Views extend simultaneously along major corridors and out to the campus, providing an easy orientation point for visitors, students and faculty and facilitating direct access to studios, classrooms and shops. Extensive interior glazing offers views into learning, production and exhibition spaces to highlight the experience of the artistic process as a complement to the exhibition of finished works. Along the building?s north fac?ade a set of wide stairs rises from the first floor and turns back toward the Moody?s interior, creating an interior amphitheater that serves as an informal social space. 
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Architects: Michael Maltzan Architecture

Location: 8717 Main St, Needville, TX 77461, United States

Leadership: Alison Weaver, Suzanne Deal Booth Executive Director

Area: 52465.0 ft2

Project Year: 2017

Photographs: Nash Baker, Thomas Struth

Michael Maltzan: Michael Maltzan, Design Principal; Tim Williams, Principal in Charge; Jeanette Fabry, Project Manager; Andrea Manning, Project Architect; Matt Austin, Project Designer; and Hiroshi Tokumaru, Technical Coordinator

Project Team: Peter Erni, James Tate, Ann Soo, Jen Lathrop, Gee Ghid Tse, ...