Entertainment and Recreation
ArtsQuest Center @ SteelStacks

The SteelStacks Campus  is 4.5 acres of former Bethlehem Steel land developed by ArtsQuest and the City of Bethlehem.  The core of this campus is be the ArtsQuest Center @ SteelStacks.  The Arts Center includes a two-screen art cinema; the 600-seat Musikfest Cafe live music venue; and the 4,000 SF Blast Furnace Room which to host a variety of community and educational functions.

The site is a brownfield re-development on the site of Bethlehem Steel.  Careful consideration to both pedestrian, bicycling and public transportation aspects were carefully addressed with dedicated space for low emitting/fuel efficient vehicles as well.

Water use reduction was paramount given the high count of public toilets required and food service components and a reduction of 40% water use was documented.

Energy recovery mechanical systems and a fully-commissioned facility have resulted in a well functioning indoor environment with low energy costs and demand controlled ventilation.

Construction waste management resulted in nearly 95% of waste material being recycled or re-used on site. Extensive use of local and recycled materials was detailed for use on the project.

The food service management system was selected to maximize reduction of waste and alternative corn-based containers have been used extensively.

LEED NC 2.2 was addressed for the design and construction of the facility.  Submission for LEED Silver is in process.

The ArtsQuest Center was designed by Spillman Farmer Architects.