Peru Circus Center

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Authors
Kuepper, Tom
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Issue Date
1978
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Thesis (B. Arch.)
Department
College of Architecture and Planning
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Abstract

The goal of this project is to design a facility to serve as a permanent home for Peru Circus City Festival. The main function to be served is that a circus arena with support facilities including; dressing areas, a shop, and wardrobe room. Also included in the complex is a museum, ticket office, and offices for the Circus Festival Board, the Peru Chamber of Commerce, as well as a small fast-food restaurant.It is important for the facility to be flexible enough to serve a number of varied functions so that it can be financially self-supporting. Other uses could include; exhibitions, basketball tourneys, or concerts. The site extends from Peru’s central business district at the east end, one and one-half blocks to a residential area at the west end. The project requires the closing of one black of a secondary street. The site is completely serviced by public utilities. The Peru Amtrack station is within three blocks.Because of the historical significance of the Circus to Peru, it receives the full support of the community. Thus the Circus Center should also be a community center which will serve the people of Peru.