Culver City High School - Frost Auditorium
In 1964, Robert Lee Frost Auditorium opened to use at Culver City High School. The Auditorium works to facilitate a myriad of uses throughout each year. It serves the purposes of everyday assemblies as well as dance, music, film and theatrical performances from both CCUSD and public entities. Beyond being a venue for these things, it is also a teaching tool for the young performers, technicians and craftspeople attending Culver City Schools and involved in the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts.
| Project Delivery Method: | Construction Management Multi-Prime (CMMP) |
| Architects: | Hodgetts+Fung Design and Architecture |
| Contractor: | Balfour Beatty Construction |
| Project Phase: | |||
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 93% |
| Design | Bid & Award | Construction | Closeout |
This project includes the following scope of work:
- New Air Conditioning System
Removal of the existing mechanical systems and installation of a new 4-pipe chiller system with vertical air handlers, enclosed in new acoustic partitions in the auditorium and roof-top package units in the back of house. A corresponding mechanical yard for chiller shall be constructed in an existing parking lot behind the auditorium. A trench and associated assemblies connect the two. - New Stage Structure
The installation of a new custom built-up plate arch and stage structure and catwalk system to improve stage lighting and performance capabilities of the theater. - New Fire Sprinkler System
Additional means of fire protection, in the form of a 2-inch perimeter sprinkler system and sprinklers below the catwalks and fly has also been provided. Also installation of a new fire service and fire riser to replace the existing service and new fire sprinkler system at stage and auditorium. - Relocate Projection Room
Relocation of the functions of the existing auditorium projection room to the 1st floor and addition of new accessible seating within the theater. - Renovate Instructional Space
The renovation of the back of house classroom areas. Configuring the partitions to improve the classrooms and bringing the make-up, restrooms and costuming functions down to the 1st floor to improve accessibility.
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