SERENA STURM ARCHITECTS

Housed in a century old school listed on the National Historic Register, the Center provides classrooms, art studios, banquet facilities, office space, youth drop-in center, pre-school, and theater for area residents. The renovation and addition were of critical importance for the facility to continue supporting these diverse functions. Through the architectural efforts, the parking capacity was expanded, vehicle circulation improved, landscaping and playgrounds added, and covered porte-cochere constructed. The additions, sensitive to the historic fabric of the building, provided an accessible lobby, artist studios, youth room, theater “green room” and daycare center. Original masonry foundation walls discovered during demolition became featured interior walls of the youth center, saving money and adding character.