The Murray Arts Center Marietta, Georgia • 84,400 sf
The Stuart and Eulene Murray Arts Center, designed by Randall-Paulson Architects and acoustical, theater, and studio consultant, the Walters-Storyk Design Group, provides an intimate venue for concerts and other musical and drama events.
Part of the 65-acre campus of Mount Paran Christian School, the center is home to the school's performing arts program. In addition to serving the MPCS community, the center provides service to the local arts community as home to the Cobb Symphony Orchestra and other arts groups.
The brick, precast, and limestone, multi-level performing arts center features an intimate 600-seat concert hall with orchestra lift and rich wood concert shell. The hall can transform for drama productions with fully functional wings and fly-loft.
The main level includes an expansive grand lobby capable of serving as a multi-purpose gathering space and special events facility. This level also incorporates two ballet studios, a jazz/tap studio, and black box theater.
The ground level serves as the main vocal and instrumental area with band, orchestra and choral rehearsal space.
The third level features a state-of-the-art recording facility for professional and archival recording. This includes audio and video recording, editing, and production programs unique within the education community.
Awards
2006 Bronze Winner
Brick in Architecture Awards
