Homewood Flossmoor Community High School, TV and Radio Studio Remodeling

Flossmoor, Illinois

Firm

DLA Architects, Ltd.

Client

Homewood Flossmoor Community High School District 233

Area

7,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$1,474,772

Completion Date

11/2012

This design, featuring school-inspired colors and a mural wall that celebrates departmental milestones, showcases the collaborative nature of the TV/radio studio program. Students work together using state-of- the-art digital TV and radio production equipment.

The space includes two classrooms, multiple editing suites, a television studio with control room, green room and makeup, a radio studio with announcing booth and private sound booth, and offices and conference rooms.

Behind the new broadcasting desk is an electric glass privacy wall, enabling visitors to view the inner workings of production during rehearsals, while keeping them out of shots during filming. For flexibility, the desk features movable curtains and a retractable green screen to allow multiple possibilities when filming. More green and white screens and curtains on set provide even greater flexibility and indulgence of student creativity.  

Acoustics were important. Cork flooring and perforated wood ceiling tiles reduce noise in the open public spaces; all walls, ceilings, ductwork, doors and windows were treated to provide sound isolation within the editing and studio spaces.  

Additional Information

Cost per Sq Ft

$210.68

Featured in

2013 Educational Interiors

Interior category

Vocational/Industrial Arts Areas

Product suppliers specified

Carpet by Shaw
Flooring by Armstrong World Industries
Flooring by Solida Cork & Bamboo
Flooring by Johnsonite
Brick/Masonry by Chicago Block & Brick
Cabinets by Stevens Industries
Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries
Door Hardware by LCN Closers
Door Hardware by Ives
Door Hardware by Yale
Doors by Graham Wood Doors
Insulation by Johns Manville
Windows by Kawneer
Lighting & Accessories by Altman
Lighting & Accessories by Lithonia Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Hubbell Lighting
Classroom Furniture by HON
Computers by Apple
HVAC Units by McQuay
Draperies/Blinds by Levelor
Draperies/Blinds by Draper
Kitchen Equipment by Frigidaire
Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Claridge
Windows by 3Form
Flooring by VPI Flooring
Ceilings by Pinta Acoustics
Windows by Innovative Glass
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