Carroll ISD Fine Arts Complex

Southlake, Texas

Firm

Huckabee

Client

Carroll ISD

Area

70,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$28,387,006

Completion Date

07/2021

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Project goals were to enhance the Carroll ISD’s award-winning music programs, re-invigorate existing theater facilities and establish a striking presence for the collective fine arts program at Carroll Senior High School. The project also unified the existing art building and main building with a multifunctional, fine arts commons. Components of the Carroll ISD Fine Arts Complex include a music hall; band hall; and rehearsal space for ensemble, jazz, choir and percussion.

The centerpiece is the music hall; its gem-inspired shape rises above the building and illuminates, highlighting the green tones that represent the Carroll ISD community. The hued panels continue inside, creating an illusion of a jewel in a box. The bold green brand, combined with elegant design elements, establishes a unique identity.

The music hall offers fixed seating on two levels for 700 patrons; a flexible stage allows for increased capacity. Acoustics support a range of performance types and ensemble sizes; moving ceiling reflectors change the volume of the space with additional absorption provided by architectural elements. The use of wood is comforting and sophisticated.