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Berklee School of Music
Performance Center, Classroom & Studio Renovations & Addition

SIZE OWNER
18,000 square feet Berklee School of Music
CONTRACT TYPE ARCHITECT
Construction Manager-at-Risk Kubitz & Pepi Architects, Inc.

PROJECT DETAILS
Complete gut and renovation of the existing performance center and • Construction was performed while the school
retrofi t of the theatre with state-of-the-art technology. Th e 1200- remained operational and occupied at all
seat concert hall facility offers musicians, vocalists, and students times.
a professional environment in which to stage and choreograph
• Th e project’s location in the heart of Boston
performances, live stage design and live production techniques.
required intense logistical coordination
between Barr & Barr, the City Boston,
local inspectional/municipal services and all
subcontractors to maintain the safety of student,
faculty, pedestrian and vehicular traffi c.
• Major structural changes, complete with
MEP demolition and additions, built out an
additional classroom and music/practice
booth within an existing center courtyard.

• Installation of sophisticated sound, lighting
and stage equipment promoted the College as a
leading performing arts center in Boston.