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Theatre Design / AV Technology

John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center

The John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center is a multi-arts facility shared by Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and Santa Monica College, as well as the District’s rental and community outreach programs. The Performing Arts Center encourages the development of the arts programs in the school and creates an exciting amenity for the community. The PAC establishes a new identity for the middle school while relating to Santa Monica College directly across the street.

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John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center

Stretching along the prominent Pearl Street in Santa Monica, CA, the new Performing Arts Center at John Adams Middle School (JAMS) not only creates a distinctive visual presence for the school but also fosters a dynamic connection with Santa Monica College, conveniently situated just across the street. John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center, Santa Monica, California. © Eric Staudenmaier

35,000

Square Feet

The 750-seat state-of-the-art auditorium at Santa Monica College caters to the prestigious JAMS music program and a wide range of events. Its flexible design, advanced technology, and comfortable features make it ideal for various artistic disciplines and presentations, ensuring efficiency and minimal staffing needs.

750

Seats

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Auditorium

Description

The carefully designed auditorium serves both middle school and college users, inspiring artistic exploration and integration of diverse user groups.

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Auditorium

Description

A custom designed perforated metal grill conceals numerous small loudspeakers, microphones and acoustical absorption, collaborating harmoniously to establish an ideal setting for the electronic.

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Rehearsal Room

Description

The bright rehearsal room at the PAC has scenic views of the campus and Pearl Street. With operable glass doors connecting to the campus commons, it features variable acoustics, an extensive audio and video system, and versatile functionality for performances, classrooms and community events.

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Dressing Room

Description

Both star and chorus dressing rooms feature high CRI lighting to ensure proper rendering of make-up and costumes on stage. All dressing rooms have audio and video monitoring from the stage, as well as backstage communications panels.

Project Details

Location

Santa Monica, California

Discipline

Theatre/Performance Environments / AV Technology

Client

Santa Monica Unified School District

Size

35,000 SF / 750 Seats

Partners

HGA Architects (Architect) / McKay Conant Hoover (Acoustics)

Photo Credit

© Eric Staudenmaier

Services

Facility Programming / Theatre Design / Theatrical Lighting System / Theatrical Rigging System / Orchestra Lift / Audio and Video Systems

Awards

2022, AIA Los Angeles, LA Design Award
2022, Chicago Athenaeum: American Architecture Awards, The American Architecture Awards, Honorable Mention
2022, Southern California Development Forum, SCDF Design & Philanthropy Award
2022, Westside Urban Forum, Citation