Offering music instruction to more than 400 children a week, the school desired a space that reflects the quality of its mission – a facility conducive to teaching, nurturing, and inspiring children. Transforming an existing tire warehouse, this new 20,000 sf facility includes a reception/gallery space, a 250-seat performance space, education (music, instruction, and practice) rooms, and administrative offices. Creating a sophisticated, inspiring, and fun place to learn, utilizing lasting yet common materials in a timeless way was the concept of the design.
Recognition:
AWARD OF MERIT American Institute of Architects, Tennessee Chapter
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Masonry Institute of Tennessee
EXCELLENCE IN DEVELOPMENT Urban Land Institute Nashville
AWARD OF HONOR American Institute of Architects, Middle Tennessee Chapter
Owner/Client: The W.O. Smith Community School of Music
Project Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Project Type: Renovation / Restoration | Community | Education
Building Area: 23,692 sq. ft.
