About This Project

A collaboration between Diamond Schmitt (Design Architect) and Parkhill (Architect of Record), with support from MWM Architects, Inc., the project reflects the spirit and landscape of West Texas. The building’s striking exterior draws inspiration from the prismatic, layered rock formations of nearby canyons, while the interior transitions from expansive, light-filled public spaces into intimate performance venues. These include the grand 2,297-seat Helen DeVitt Jones Theater and the versatile 415-seat Crickets Theater. Ground-level glass façades foster a strong connection between interior and exterior, creating an open, welcoming experience for visitors.

Responding to site-specific challenges—such as extreme heat and its location in a floodplain—the design delivers world-class acoustics, technical precision, and architectural innovation. Since its completion in 2021, Buddy Holly Hall has become a flagship cultural venue, earning international recognition for design excellence and construction achievement.

Project Information

• Location: Lubbock, Texas

• Client: Lubbock Entertainment and Performing Arts Association (LEPAA) / Garfield Public-Private LLC

• Size: [Insert Square Footage if known]

• Project Type: Performing Arts, Civic

• Services Provided: Architectural Collaboration — Diamond Schmitt (Design Architect), Parkhill (Architect of Record), MWM Architects, Inc. (Collaborating Architect)

• Completion Year: 2021

• Delivery Method: [Insert if known]

• Sustainability: LEED Certified