Project Facts
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Project Type: Event Venue, Exterior Space Transformation
The Story
The Ruth is an innovative project that transformed a back-of-house area into a premier exterior event space. DPR’s creative design approach converted an underutilized area into a versatile and attractive venue for various events.
Key features of our design include:
- Turf lawn for flexible event use
- Native plantings for aesthetic appeal
- Unique screen wall and stage
- Framed event space
- Versatile area for diverse events
Our team provided extensive services including:
- Collaboration with the client
- Strategy development for space utilization
- Landscape design incorporating native plants
- Custom screen wall and stage design
- Event space programming and layout
The Ruth project demonstrates DPR’s expertise in maximizing the potential of overlooked spaces and creating high-value amenities. Our design ensures that this once-unused area now hosts a range of events from corporate cocktail hours to weddings, showcasing its versatility and appeal as a class-leading exterior event space.







