Davis & Elkins Myles Center

Mills Group’s relationship with Davis & Elkins dates back to 2010, working on extensive interior architectural upgrades to the lower level of the Myles Center for the Arts. These upgrades included the creation of an art department, technology labs, studio space, and a total renovation to the auditorium lobby consisting of new restrooms, office space, and retail center.

In 2019, the firm master-planned the Myles Center for the Arts and the Myles Plaza. The building was increased by approximately 6,000 square feet, nearly doubling the size of The Joni and Buck Smith Arts Forum and creating the Senate Commons, which has become a student and community event center.

The exterior plaza has been completely re-thought with a new organic circulation system that ties in seamlessly with the new building addition. It boasts a custom-built bronze statue inspired by the arts and is accented by exterior gathering spaces and a tiered seating area that can be used as an outdoor classroom.