A college prepatory school in the Chicago area considered an expansion to their theater in order to accommodate a larger student body. The entire school, K-12, often meets in the auditorium for presentations. The school considered several alternatives to increase seating as well as pre-function space and a renovation of their arts building.

• Location: Winnetka, IL

• Design: 2010-2011

• Design Principal: Thomas L Shafer AIA

• Project Architect: Scott Crowe AIA

• Project Team: Phil Semon, Lisa Jacobsen

• Rendering: Built Light

• Photography: Grunsfeld Shafer Architects LLC