In order to achieve the highest quality for the available resources, the design and planning for any project begins with the right approach. While each project is unique, many projects fall into one of the following categories.

Educational Facilities

New Facilities

Renovations

Projects involving the renovation of existing performing arts facilities are particularly challenging. Aspects of such projects that can differentiate them from new facility projects include the need to work within the fabric of an existing building, historical preservation concerns, and often, a relatively limited budget. The challenge for Artec is to work closely with the Client and the users to carefully define needs and goals, and then to develop appropriate, imaginative and cost-effective solutions. Artec then continues to advise the Client and the other members of the design team through the development of the design, construction and beyond.

Artec's Design and Planning services for renovation projects start with two important initial steps. The first is familiarization with the existing facility and its strengths and weaknesses. The second is to develop or confirm the feasibility of the client's goals in theatre functionality, acoustics, or audience comfort. Based on this work, Artec will develop a preliminary concept of the modifications that are appropriate. These conceptual modifications are then developed in conjunction with the other members of the design team, which, depending on the project, would include structural and mechanical engineers, historical preservation specialists, cost consultants and architects.

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