New Renderings Show Changes To Design Of Saban Center

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The latest renderings for the Saban Center were unveiled Tuesday as Nick and Terry Saban honored 70 teachers at the 13th Annual Teacher Excellence Awards Luncheon at the Tuscaloosa River Market.

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“We are honored to recognize these amazing teachers at the 13th Annual Teacher Excellence Awards Luncheon," Terry Saban said. "As a teacher myself, I know how hard they work. We were also excited to release the latest rendering of Saban Center at the luncheon. Saban Center will be a resource for these teachers and all educators across the state. It seemed only fitting that we show them first.”

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The Saban Center is described as a launchpad for those looking to enhance their lives through innovative, interactive learning, which will offer hands-on learning experiences for students and educators.

As Patch previously reported, the Saban Center will be located in the River District of Tuscaloosa on the old Tuscaloosa News building site and the campus is expected to open in 2027.

The Saban Center’s campus will also house the State of Alabama STEM Hub, the Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre and IGNITE — formerly the Children’s Hands-On Museum.

“Saban Center is a passion project for Mrs. Terry and me,” Coach Nick Saban said. “We’re building Saban Center to support these teachers and all the teachers in Alabama. Education provides opportunities, and our life’s work is about providing opportunities for kids. Saban Center will allow us to continue that mission, providing opportunities for students, teachers, families and visitors to Alabama for generations to come.”

The new renderings were designed by Steinburg Hart architect Malcolm Holzman and highlight the various areas of the campus. It will also be constructed using Alabama-sourced materials.

“We are excited to show everyone the latest renderings of Saban Center,” Saban Center Executive Director Audrey Buck said. “When it opens, Saban Center will revolutionize how the children of Alabama and beyond learn about arts and sciences. We are building a first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art campus that will partner with teachers and families to provide a hands-on learning experience that will supplement what students are already learning in the classroom.”

Malcolm Holzman of Steinberg Hart said the Saban Center will feature curved facades crafted of recycled Alabama marble.

“It has been an honor to collaborate with Saban Center stakeholders on the design of this project, a place which will inspire visitors of all ages," he said.

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox touted the Saban family's commitment to and investment in education, saying the Saban Center will serve as a testament to their transformative impact not only in Tuscaloosa but throughout the entire state of Alabama.

"The City of Tuscaloosa is profoundly grateful for their vision and generosity," Maddox said. "We eagerly anticipate seeing these remarkable renderings brought to life, as well as the lasting benefits the Saban Center will bring to students, educators and families across our state and beyond."

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