A 7,000 square foot auditorium addition and reconstruction at Lake Park East High School included work on the loading dock, scene shop, and costume / scenery storage. This existing Auditorium was completely demolished down to the structure, and rebuilt, piece by piece. ARCON’s design created a new 650 seat auditorium with far superior acoustical qualities to the previous design. The components of the new $3,750,000 auditorium design area included:
- Seating was replaced and made ADA compliant
- The stage rigging was replaced and new lines were added
- New theatrical lighting systems were installed
- All existing stage curtains were replaced
- The catwalks were redesigned to allow the school to replace all of the lamps on the new house lighting without ladders or lifts
- Installed Anti-pro lighting in front of the proscenium opening
- The asbestos plaster ceiling was removed and new acoustical clouds were designed to improve the acoustics in the house
- The side stage areas were demolished and reconfigured to provide better site lines and elongated projection which greatly improved acoustics
- The vertical wood wall systems at both sides of the house were replaced with reflective surfaces to move the sound toward the back of the house
- The lobby was demolished and completely renovated including a new ticket booth
- The existing mechanical system was relocated away from the house and stage, and all duct work was replaced to allow lower air volumes, resulting in a very quiet auditorium
- A new 70’ x 53’ scene shop, with large storage balcony and a new loading dock was part of the 7,000 square foot addition. A huge costume storage area was designed and includes sewing facilities and a clothing rack was designed to hold 2,00 costumes. Scenery storage was also added.
