Phase One of the Complex includes a 32,000 sf Gymnasium with a mezzanine level, capable of a total seating capacity for 2,000 people. A concessions area with food court and lobby serve as a connector to the existing high school, while allowing plenty of room for socializing at events. The flexibility of the space allows the food court area to also serve as a stage for the gym in ceremonial events. Located under the mezzanine levels on each side, a total of four separate locker/showering facilities are provided. Other features include automatic collapsible seating, 6 regulation goals, a divider curtain, volleyball net, and a jogging track at the mezzanine level with a bridge over the food court.
Phase Two of the Complex includes an 11,100 sf Auditorium with seating for 450 people. The stage house provides ample room for theatre curtains, scenery, equipment, props, etc. Specially designed acoustical panels are tailored to the shape of the space, giving a professional performance atmosphere. Other features include chair-back seating, platform lift for the stage, media control room, green room, dressing rooms and a loading dock area with direct access to the rear of the stage.
“Working with your firm has been a blessing… your design effort, creativity, and guidance has produced a world class Cultural Arts and Athletic Complex. Your firm assisted our school district in excellent value engineering to obtain a great facility for a very reasonable cost.”
–Don Nicholls, Vice Chairman & Project Manager Raceland Worthington School District