Renovation of a circa 1850s shed/warehouse structure, located in a former railroad complex, to house SCAD’s growing permanent art collection, as well as the Walter O. Evans Center for African American Studies. The facility houses existing and future collections of art, and provides academic environments for programs of study relevant to art and architecture. In addition to gallery space and classrooms, the building also houses a 275 seat theatre, archival and presentation space, museum storage, a cafe, faculty offices, event space, and outdoor community space. Classrooms offer space for art history, museum studies, graphic design, fashion, and production design education.

Renovation of the 750 seat historic fine arts theatre originally constructed in 1939, addition of public toilets for ADA compliance, and creation of a mechanical room above the old scene shop to accommodate air handling units. The Fine Arts Building supports programs such as the Performing Arts Division and Drama Department and houses a performance theatre, fly tower, dressing rooms, backstage support space, a lobby, classrooms, and offices.

Lighting

Lighting elements include the reproduction of the original wall sconces, house lighting, and accent lighting of architectural features throughout the theatre. A lighting control system incorporates the house and theatrical lighting within one system to provide a more simplified control solution.

Court technology systems, including communications and audio-visual systems for the Vance Federal Building. Originally constructed in 1921, the Robert S. Vance Federal Building and United States Courthouse was renovated and upgraded as part of the GSA’s Design Excellence Program. The project allowed for increased public functions and increased security, all while complementing the Beaux Arts character of the original building.

Audio-Visual

Audio-visual systems, including court technology, audio and video presentation, electronic court recording, video conferencing, as well as structured cabling and Voice over IP systems were provided for three bankruptcy courtrooms, one historic district courtroom, a grand jury hearing room and a bankruptcy hearing room.

Awards

The Robert S. Vance Federal Courthouse Modernization is the recipient of the 2015 South Atlantic Chapter Construction Management Project Achievement Award.

Restoration and conversion of a historic four story dormitory into an education building for the Art Department. Originally constructed in 1920, the building includes galleries, studios, classrooms, and offices. Sustainable features include high efficiency mechanical and electrical systems, variable speed refrigerant pumps, a direct digital control system, energy efficient lighting and occupancy sensors, and LED track lighting in gallery and studio space.

In April 2015, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation named Ennis Hall a winner of the Excellence in Sustainable Rehabilitation category of the 38^th annual Preservation Awards. Additionally, the International Interior Design Association Georgia Chapter recognized Ennis Hall with the 2015 Historic Preservation award.

Renovation and restoration of the historic John A. and Joyce K. Caddell Building, formerly the Architecture Annex, to promote collaborative multidisciplinary teaching and research for the School of Building Construction. The building includes reconfigurable classrooms and flexible space that can be configured to accommodate collaboration space, direct instruction, meetings, and lectures, as well as faculty office space, graduate research studios, and administrative support areas. Sustainable features include high-efficiency mechanical systems, high-performance glass, daylighting and shading, and lighting controls.

Awards

This project received the 2018 Sustainability Award at the Board of Regents Facilities Officer Conference.