Chapter 1
A living memorial to JFK
Chapter 2
The grand design of Edward Durell Stone
Chapter 3
Under the spotlights of the six theatres
Chapter 4
The Kennedy Center Honors and national treasures
Chapter 5
The REACH and the future of art
Ch 5 · The REACH and the future of art
diego The REACH
Under the grass, under the grass, Catch the music coming through the glass!
BETA
diego Match the performing artists to discover how the Kennedy Center celebrates diverse art forms.
diego Modern digital installations and youth-focused spaces make the REACH an interactive hub for young creators.
diego The REACH features sweeping green lawns and sustainable architecture that blends into the landscape.
Glossary
expansion (noun)
The act or process of becoming larger or more extensive. Steven Holl designed the Kennedy Center's new Washington, D.C. campus expansion, which opened in September 2019.
The act or process of becoming larger or more extensive. Steven Holl designed the Kennedy Center's new Washington, D.C. campus expansion, which opened in September 2019.
Fun Fact
The Gingko Grove: The 35 gingko trees planted at the REACH represent John F. Kennedy's status as the 35th President of the United States.
Quiz
Which famous American architect designed the innovative REACH expansion at the Kennedy Center?
Quiz
What eco-friendly feature covers the flat roofs of the REACH pavilions at the Kennedy Center?
Quiz
Approximately how much did the REACH expansion project cost to construct prior to its 2019 opening?
Quiz
How wide is the massive outdoor video wall used for movie nights and simulcasts at the REACH expansion?
Quiz
What unique experience does the REACH's open rehearsal spaces offer to everyday visitors at the Kennedy Center?
Quiz
How many gingko trees were planted at the REACH to represent John F. Kennedy's presidency?
Quiz
What is the name of the major, light-filled modern expansion to the Kennedy Center that opened to the public in 2019?