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Coronado High School Auditorium Renovations, Lubbock, Texas

[vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Project: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Coronado High School Auditorium Renovations, Lubbock, Texas[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Owner: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Lubbock Independent School District[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Description: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]The Lubbock Independent School District commissioned BGR Architects, to perform complete architectural services to renovate the auditorium at Coronado High School.  Although moderate in age, this auditorium needed modernization of the audio-visual and theatrical systems, replacement of audience seating, and renovation of interior finishes.   All existing house and theatrical lighting were replaced with new LED fixtures.  The theatrical rigging, lighting and controls were updated with modern digital equipment, providing LISD with state-of-the-art systems to benefit their productions and, more importantly, their academic theater programs.  Additionally, existing rigging was replaced with new rigging capable of supporting loads commensurate with professional productions, including acoustical shells, backdrops, scenery, drapery, etc.  These systems will allow students to become trained...

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Lubbock High School Auditorium Renovations, Lubbock, Texas

[vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Project: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Lubbock High School Auditorium Renovations, Lubbock, Texas[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Owner: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Lubbock Independent School District[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Description: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]The Lubbock Independent School District commissioned BGR Architects, to perform complete architectural services to renovate the auditoriums at all four Lubbock High Schools, including the auditorium at Lubbock High School.  Being over 8o years of age, the Lubbock High School auditorium was in need of modernizing the audio-visual and theatrical systems, replacing audience seating, and renovating the interior finishes.   Lubbock High School is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, thus, requiring great care in the selection of components that match the original furnishings.  The project team was able to successfully identify and procure new chairs with highly articulated cast iron standards that are a near-perfect match with the originals.  Additionally, the design team...

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District Auditorium, Stanton, Texas

[vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Project: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]District Auditorium, Stanton, Texas[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Owner: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Stanton Independent School District[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Description: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Having outgrown their existing 400-seat auditorium, Stanton ISD needed a new facility.  A restrictive site and a desire to utilize existing parking helped shape the form of the 23,500 sf, 1,100 seat Auditorium.   Two entries, located to take advantage of existing west parking and new east parking, lead to separate two-story lobbies connected by a centrally located core of restrooms, housekeeping, ticket sales, and administrative areas.  Divided equally into a lower sloped-floor portion and a rear stepped section, creates a variety of audience seat options – all with superb site lines within the Auditorium.  Wide, fan-shaped seating helps the facility fit the small site and ensures that all viewers feel close to the stage.  Designed acoustically for multiple-sized...

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Frenship High School Performing Arts Center, Wolfforth, Texas

[vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Project: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Frenship High School Performing Arts Center, Wolfforth, Texas[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Owner: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Frenship Independent School District[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]   [vc_row][vc_column][qodef_custom_font font_family="Montserrat" font_size="24" line_height="34" font_weight="700" letter_spacing="-0.4" text_align="left" content_custom_font=Description: color="#222222"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]With the addition of the 43,000 square foot Performing Arts Center, consisting of a state-of-the art 1,000 seat auditorium and dance studios that complement the previously constructed music and drama facilities, Frenship High School now provides its students, faculty and community a true “all inclusive” facility for the arts.   The auditorium includes a large open two-level lobby, providing direct access to the music, dance and drama departments, along with ticketing, restrooms, and kitchen servery.  Optimum sight-line viewing is accomplished in the auditorium utilizing bowl-type seating at the front of the house and tiered seating in the rear.  A state-of-the-art sound control booth with adjoining enclosed lighting/video control room is located at the rear of...

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