McAllen Performing Arts Center

The theater design tells a story grounded in South Texas. It reflects ERO’s design philosophy to tie a building’s aesthetics to the culture and environment of its community. ERO drew inspiration for the PAC's textured exterior walls from the complex, intricately woven trunks of stout, sturdy native palm trees common to McAllen, "the City of Palms." Colored lights bathe the exterior walls during the evening to create a mood, and reflects the seasons or highlight special events.