Lyons Auditorium Addition
Lyons Middle / Senior School Auditorium Addition
The school's programmatic needs have far outgrown the capacity and capability of the existing cafetorium. The bond assessment identified the need for a new, modern performance space to accommodate their current arts programs and anticipate future growth within the school's programs. This new auditorium will also provide the school with the opportunity to lease their performance space for community use. The auditorium / theater addition comprises roughly 16,000 square feet and seating for 418 people, along with back-of-house areas for changing rooms and scene shop. The intent of the design was to provide a facility to house concerts, performances and assemblies not only for the school but for the community at-large. These program elements are further enhanced with a generous lobby space and dedicated entry that opens to additional outdoor seating areas. Early design programming efforts determined that the auditorium would serve multiple functions and required flexibility, thus natural daylighting is incorporated into the auditorium for access to views during music performances but able to be blacked out for theatrical performances.
Client: St. Vrain Valley School District
Location: Lyons, Colorado
Completion Date: December 2021
Area: 16,000 SF