The Bailey School of Music & Textiles Renovations project includes two coordinated renovation scopes within an existing warehouse conversion building in the Chastain Point Arts District. These scopes respond directly to the feasibility study’s findings related to space requirements, existing building conditions, infrastructure needs, and the desired academic character of the future district. The project will transform fragmented suites with inconsistent finishes and systems into high quality academic environments that meet the technical requirements of the creative disciplines and contribute to the emerging identity of the district. Bailey School of Music Renovations: This renovation will establish a comprehensive academic home for the Bailey School of Music within the district and improve its connection to other disciplines in the College. Planned improvements include dedicated rehearsal rooms, ensemble spaces, and teaching studios, along with high performance acoustical treatments suited to music instruction. Building systems will require substantial upgrades, particularly where warehouse style ventilation currently exists, in order to support the thermal, acoustic, and occupancy needs of music programs. Additional improvements include technology enabled instructional environments and modernization of finishes, lighting, circulation clarity, storage, and support areas. School of Art and Design Textile and Surface Design Renovations: The renovation will provide dedicated instructional labs, computer labs, and material processing areas sized according to the study’s space program analysis. Improvements will include upgraded utility infrastructure, enhanced ventilation and environmental controls to support dyeing, printing, and fabrication processes, and improved lighting, finishes, and layout. The project will introduce flexible work zones and storage that can adapt to evolving curricular needs and better support cross disciplinary work. This renovation will need to complement the first major phase already underway for the School of Art and Design and continues the systematic migration of its programs into the district.
