--- title: City of Dearborn MEP and Lighting Design Services description: Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn was designed as a multi-use facility for the civic center’s recreation and performing arts. --- [![Peter Basso Associates Inc. Logo](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/hubfs/images/PB_Wesite/PBA_Transparent_Logo.png "Peter Basso Associates Inc. Logo")](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/) [![Illuminart Logo](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/hubfs/images/PB_Wesite/illuminart_logo.png "Illuminart Logo")](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/illuminart) ** ** ** [![Peter Basso Associates Inc. Logo](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/hubfs/images/PB_Wesite/PBA_Transparent_Logo.png "Peter Basso Associates Inc. 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The goal was to create a flexible, state-of-the-art center that community members would be proud of. The project demanded a high degree of noise control throughout the facility, specialty lighting, and accommodation of varied use occupancies with differing hours of operation. The location of a fabric duct system and dehumidification unit designed specifically for the corrosive natatorium atmosphere, along with other mechanical and electrical equipment, was coordinated with the strict acoustical requirements of the performing arts area. The challenge of lighting the dome-shaped ceiling in the multipurpose space used for everything from dining to trade shows was met using indirect and supplemental park-like lighting. An HVAC and electrical system, integrated in close coordination with the building layout designed by the architect, provides the Dearborn Community with the definitive multi-function space the client desired. ## Blog Latest industry insights from the best [Visit our Blog →](https://blog.peterbassoassociates.com/blog) ## Related Projects ![Grand Blanc Township Police Department](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/hubfs/Next%20Gen%20Images%20-%20WebP%20Files/Markets/Government/Grand-Blanc-Twp-Police-002-533x324.webp) #### Grand Blanc Township The new Grand Blanc planned municipal campus began with the construction of Township’s police headquarters building. 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