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The Dome

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Cultural Architecture
Firm Location, United States
Project locationVirginia Beach, VA
CompanyBlueprint Studio (Live Nation’s in-house design studio), Hanbury Design, Cooper Cary, Gensler
Lead ArchitectJohn Ahrens
Projecthttps://www.thedomevb.com/
Project Videohttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/47o13udhjcckl8g4cl4x8/AINA-zvYrG3UDIOFUCNeiAg/POV%20EDIT/APPROVED/V2?e=1&preview=POV-Video_THE-DOME-VIRGINIA-BEACH_20250502_16x9-V2.mp4&rlkey=mvqeg8lrwqkxv2zmmnloceiix&subfolder_nav_tracking=1&dl=0

The Dome rises on the Virginia Beach oceanfront like a cresting wave – its fluid architecture echoing the rhythm of the Atlantic. Organic curves, open-air pathways, and sweeping sightlines dissolve the boundary between structure and shoreline, creating an effortless flow from intimate interiors to the open expanse of the outdoors. Retractable walls invite the salt air inside, transforming the 3,500-capacity hall into a 5,000 capacity amphitheater bathed in coastal light. Every vantage point offers a unique dialogue between music, audience, and environment.