Stevens Center Renovation

The historic Stevens Center serves as the largest learning laboratory at UNCSA, an economic driver for downtown Winston-Salem, and a cultural destination for residents and visitors.

Almost 40 years since the last significant renovation of the Stevens Center, a comprehensive renovation is underway that will address necessary repairs and modern upgrades.

Stevens Center Renovation FAQs

When will the Stevens Center close for construction?

The Stevens Center will close for Phase 1 of the multi-phase, comprehensive renovation on Nov. 15, 2023. Construction is expected to last two years

Where will performances be held during the renovation?

During the renovation, UNCSA and constituent organizations will present events normally held at the Stevens Center in venues on campus and throughout Winston-Salem (details to be announced).

Where will UNCSA present "The Nutcracker?"

UNCSA will present its 2023 performances of “The Nutcracker” at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, as its historic home, the Stevens Center, begins its long-anticipated renovation.

What is the current status of the renovation?

UNCSA, in partnership with the design and construction team, is now in Phase 1 of the renovation. The construction for Phase 1 will begin on Nov. 15, 2023.

Who is the design and construction team for the renovation?

Nationally recognized firms Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, based in Charlotte, and Steinberg Hart, based in Los Angeles, are the design team for Phase 1 of the renovation.

The Winston-Salem-based Frank L. Blum Construction Company-W.C. Construction Company is the construction manager for Phase 1 of the renovation.

Phase 1 of the Stevens Center renovation

Phase 1 will include a significant redesign of the lobby that will create a more expansive, transformative experience for patrons. It will also include replacing the roof and repairing the exterior. Improvements will be made to back-of-house spaces including the dressing rooms and green room. The Stevens Center will close for construction on Nov. 15, 2023. Construction is expected to last two years. UNCSA is working in collaboration with the nationally recognized design and architecture team of Little and Steinberg Hart, for Phase 1 of the renovation.

Read more about the renovation

Stevens Center Renovation News

Stevens Center lobby to be reimagined as part of Phase 1 of comprehensive renovation

UNCSA, in collaboration with the nationally recognized design and architecture team of Little and Steinberg Hart, has completed the advanced planning and schematic design stages for Phase 1 of the comprehensive, multiphase renovation of the historic Stevens Center downtown.

UNCSA selects Winston-Salem-based construction company for phase 1 of Stevens Center renovation

UNCSA has announced the selection of Winston-Salem-based Frank L. Blum Construction Company-W.C. Construction Company (Blum-W.C. Construction) as construction manager for phase 1 of the renovation of the historic Stevens Center. The team was selected through a qualifications-based process and approved by the UNCSA Board of Trustees on July 20.

UNCSA selects Little and Steinberg Hart as design team for Stevens Center renovation

UNCSA has announced the selection of the nationally recognized firms Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, based in Charlotte, and Steinberg Hart, based in Los Angeles, as the design team that will lead Phase One of a multiphase, comprehensive renovation of the historic Stevens Center in downtown Winston-Salem.