Sheathed with travertine, the massing of strong forms employed for this center make a dignified and prominent addition to Milwaukee's downtown area. Landscaping and terracing down to the riverside close by is aesthetically pleasing and inviting. A large concert hall dominates the interior space flanked by a small recital hall, repertory theater, and a banquet pavilion. (Adapted from A Field Guide to Landmarks of Modern Architecture in the United States, by Miriam F. Stimpson)