Hitt Street Event Center
Title
Hitt Street Event Center
Creator
Grant, Hudson
Abstract
This project located in the heart of downtown Columbia, Missouri is deeply personal to me as it is in the community where I grew up and had the opportunity to attend school. Designing a building for this site felt like contributing to a place that helped shape who I am. This project is not just an academic exercise, it is an exploration of how architecture can give back to the very community that formed it.
This entertainment venue at the corner of Hitt and Cherry Street is a vertically integrated hub for cinematic, musical, and creative arts, designed as a fully rentable venue for festivals, student organizations, local businesses, and community groups.The building is envisioned as a civic anchor, a space that invites gathering, learning, and interaction.
The ground floor features the lobby, first floor venue, and a separately accessible bar. The second and third floors each contain a 135 person cinema fitted with a small stage for screenings, speakers, and musical performances. The fourth floor hosts a restaurant and rooftop bar with views of downtown Columbia to the East. The fifth and sixth floors serve as creator suites equipped with recording studios, editing offices, and collaborative workspaces. The fifth floor also offers a small private venue overlooking Broadway to the Northwest. Together, these stacked programs create a dynamic destination that supports public entertainment, production, education, and the community.
This entertainment venue at the corner of Hitt and Cherry Street is a vertically integrated hub for cinematic, musical, and creative arts, designed as a fully rentable venue for festivals, student organizations, local businesses, and community groups.The building is envisioned as a civic anchor, a space that invites gathering, learning, and interaction.
The ground floor features the lobby, first floor venue, and a separately accessible bar. The second and third floors each contain a 135 person cinema fitted with a small stage for screenings, speakers, and musical performances. The fourth floor hosts a restaurant and rooftop bar with views of downtown Columbia to the East. The fifth and sixth floors serve as creator suites equipped with recording studios, editing offices, and collaborative workspaces. The fifth floor also offers a small private venue overlooking Broadway to the Northwest. Together, these stacked programs create a dynamic destination that supports public entertainment, production, education, and the community.
Date
2026
Citation
Grant, Hudson, “Hitt Street Event Center,” MU Libraries Digital Exhibits and Online Forums, accessed March 31, 2026, https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/items/show/305.
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