Design
Renderings are by Carla Haskell, AIA, Design Group Collaborative, Architects
The Houlton Community Arts Center will include 13,000 sq. ft. of new construction. Changes/additions include:
- Separate band, chorus, theatre and dance space that meets national standards for student needs and use.
- Visual arts room integrated into a collaborative arts environment.
- Acoustic privacy for performance spaces.
- Increased and improved storage.
- Accessible nighttime rehearsal entrance.
Entry and Front House Improvements
- Code compliant exit doors.
- Marquee lighting for athletic, public and theatrical events.
- Outside gathering space including planters, sidewalk and benches.
- New display areas for art and other visual exhibits.
- Flexible box office for ticket sales, displays and concessions.
Auditorium Improvements
- Acoustic separation with vestibule entrance.
- Larger stage to enhance space for performances and exhibits.
- Flexible 600 seat capacity.
- Improved acoustics with flared wall panels.
- ADA compliant seating.
- Greater storage space.
- Climate control.
- NFPA compliant fire protection system.
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Artistic Renderings
The most significant aspect of this construction is the development of separate rooms for band, chorus, theatre, visual arts and ample storage. Dedicated space and storage will free the stage and auditorium for performances and use beyond classroom needs. currently due to space needs the stage and auditorium are used for classroom space, preventing groups from utilizing the space for performances on a regular basis.
HHS Fine Arts Wing Comparison Chart for
Current Facilities as it relates to the new Arts Center
Current Space |
Existing Space in Square Feet |
New Space in Square Feet13,025sq.ft |
New Houlton Community Arts Center
|
| Shared band and chorus room | 1144 | 3011 | Band Room |
| 1737 | Chorus Room | ||
| Jr. High Office | 200 | 200 | Jr. High Office |
| Sr. High Office and storage | 331 storage | 200 | Sr. High Office |
| Vocal Office | 158 | 200 | Vocal Office |
| Instrument storage | 331 | 70 linear ft.500 sq. ft | Instrument storage cabinets |
| 2 practice rooms | 75 and 72 | 64 (2) | Practice rooms |
| 71 | Practice room | ||
| 213 | Ensemble room | ||
| Percussion storage shared with theater equipment and sound equipment | 200 | 394 | Percussion storage& instrument repair |
| 187 | Sound/lighting/stage storage | ||
| Stage equipment storage: risers, sets, scenery | 400 loft spaceor on stage | 914 | Back stage storage |
| Instrumental music library | 0 | Combined1200 | Instrumental and vocal music library, combined with costume loft |
| Vocal music library, costume loft, stage props storage | 400 | ||
| Art Room | 920 | 1262 | Art Room |
| Storage closet | 0 | 50 | Storage closet |
| Office | 0 | 162 | Office |
| Spray booth | 0 | 50 | Spray booth |
| Art gallery | 0 | Dedicated space | Entrance and lobbyarea |
| Dance studio and theater rehearsal space | 0 | 1485 | Combined dance and theater rehearsal room |
| Existing music area bathrooms | 37 (two) | 150 (two) | ADA Compliant Bathrooms |