Lexington High School, Auditorium and Competition Gymnasium Addition

Lexington, South Carolina

Firm

Jumper Carter Sease Architects

Client

Lexington School District

Area

446,680 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$20,859,000

Completion Date

08/2008

Lexington High School’s need for a new auditorium and competition gymnasium presented designers with the opportunity to seamlessly connect the art and music wing to the existing detached gymnasium. Modern materials such as glass and metal were combined with traditional materials such as brick and precast concrete to create an intriguing focal point that fits into the existing architecture. In the evening, this facility glows and helps to make the spaces more inviting, thus promoting community interaction.

To assist with crowd control when both spaces are being utilized, the new auditorium and competition gymnasium have separate lobbies. However, the two spaces share concession and restroom facilities in order to streamline services.

The gymnasium lobby is situated a story above the playing court; this enables visitors to have a unique view of all sporting events. In the auditorium, visitors are greeted with a beautiful atmosphere defined by strategically placed wood paneling.

Overall, the new auditorium and competition gymnasium work in tandem to create two distinct spaces that meld beautifully into the surrounding architecture and decor.