St. Paul's School - Concord, NH - 90% SD

MusicThe project involves the expansion and addition of the existing Crumpacker Gallery into a new academic music use, consisting of a large Recital Hall, and a series of smaller teaching and ensemble rooms.The principal space, the 3000 NSF (net square feet) Recital Studio, is primarily envisioned as a rehearsal space for the large orchestra but will accommodate performances and recitals that are currently being held in the existing PAC Building and Memorial Hall. The space will have a 40’ tall volume, a flat floor and tiered audience seating, and a large south facing window.The Recital Hall is located on the first floor adjacent to a new north entrance and lobby, while the teaching and ensemble spaces are stacked in a two-story renovation that connected by a link to the existing administrative wing of the central heating plant (CHP). The project includes renovation within the existing gallery spaces, transforming this into a standalone academic music building.DanceThe project involves an expansion and addition of the existing academic Dance and music facility into a new academic dance building, consisting of a large Performance Studio and new dressing rooms.The principal space, the 3600 NSF (net square feet) Performance Studio, is envisioned as both a performance and practice space for the dance department. The space will have a 35’ tall volume, a flat floor and tiered fixed audience seating, and a large south facing window.