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Plainfield Preforming Arts Center

Plainfield Preforming Arts Center – Plainsfield,  IN

Project Overview

Before the Plainfield Performing Arts Center, Hendricks County had no dedicated fine arts facility—limiting opportunities for local and touring artists. Today, this landmark venue fills that gap, offering a dynamic space for performances, exhibitions, and cultural events. The center includes a state-of-the-art theater, public gallery, and versatile event space, enriching the community’s arts scene while blending architectural elegance with structural innovation.

While the exterior presents a classic brick facade, the building’s core structure is built with high-performance precast concrete, combining durability with design flexibility. Constructed as an addition to the Plainfield Government Center, this project highlights precast concrete’s efficiency in expanding public infrastructure while maintaining architectural harmony.

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Project Attributes

Project Name:
Plainfield Preforming Arts Center

Project Location:
Plainsfield, IN

Building Type:
Mixed Use

Owner:
Town of Plainfield, IN

Architect:
Ratio Architects

Precast Producer:
Coreslab Structures (INDIANAPOLIS) Inc.

Product Types:
Architectural

Project Attributes:
The Plainfield Performing Arts Center, Hendricks County’s first dedicated fine arts facility, features an innovative precast concrete structure with 13″ insulated architectural panels (thin brick veneer), 8″ solid walls, 24″ columns/beams, and 5″ parapet pieces. Designed as an addition to the Government Center, the performing arts complex includes a state-of-the-art theater, gallery, and event space. The precast system delivered accelerated construction, thermal efficiency, and durable finishes (2-pass trowel in exposed areas, 1-pass elsewhere), showcasing how prefabricated concrete can achieve both aesthetic appeal and structural performance in civic architecture.

Precast Benefits

The Plainfield Performing Arts Center exemplifies the advantages of precast concrete in modern architectural projects. By utilizing insulated architectural precast panels with thin brick veneer, the structure achieves both thermal efficiency and timeless aesthetic appeal without compromising structural integrity.

The prefabricated components, including load-bearing walls, columns, and beams, ensured rapid installation and minimized on-site construction delays. Precast’s controlled manufacturing process also guaranteed precise detailing and consistent quality, critical for the building’s complex design elements like parapets and exposed finishes.

Beyond speed and precision, precast concrete delivers long-term durability and low maintenance—key factors for a high-traffic public venue. The material’s resistance to weathering, fire, and wear ensures the Performing Arts Center will remain a cultural landmark for decades. Additionally, the versatility of precast finishes allowed for seamless integration with existing structures while meeting both architectural and performance requirements. This project demonstrates how precast concrete can balance functionality, beauty, and cost-effectiveness in community-driven spaces.

Plainfield Preforming Arts Center – Plainsfield, IN

About Coreslab

Coreslab Structures is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of precast concrete products. Since 1975, we have been a premier producer of precast/prestressed concrete products, supplying top–of–the–line structural, architectural, and hollow core solutions to clients across Canada and the United States.

Our extensive network of precast/prestressed concrete facilities, combined with our commitment to excellence and technical expertise, has helped us become a leader in construction innovation and sustainable practices.

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