Rolling Meadows High School Black Box Theater

As part of a district wide capital improvements campaign, Township High School District 214 engaged ARCON to design several projects including a Learning Lab (black box) Theater addition at Rolling Meadows High School. ARCON’s design provides a highly flexible space that can be used for small performances, as a test lab for instruction in the technical support, planning, and production of performances, as a classroom space, as a lecture space, and as a place to hold community outreach programs and after-game events.The Leaning Lab addition sits prominently out front of the existing building along the drop off vehicle circulation lane. While contextual in mass and materials, a large glass wall frames views from the drop off and parking lot into a new lobby / overflow space. A large bank of monitors, visible from the drives and entry walks outside, puts activities and performances on display, publicly celebrating learning and student life.