Design of Performing Arts facilities requires special attention to noise abatement and Life Safety Issues. Performing Arts Centers demand thorough coordination with specialists such as sound consultants, theatrical lighting and rigging consultants, and knowledge of most systems within the mechanical and electrical disciplines. Design must incorporate the latest technology available for life safety and environmental comfort. Gartek Engineering's expertise in various performing arts centers is indicated below:

Florida Memorial College Auditorium for the Performing Arts. Complete rebuild and expansion of existing facility (auditorium seating is all that was kept of existing facility). New stage and support area, new lobby, new dressing rooms, new mechanical and electrical systems, new Black Box theater. $8.2M.

Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, Miami, Florida. Complete HVAC renovation including new central chilled water plant, replacement of all AHU's, new ticket booth & marquee, replacement of existing electrical switchgear, increase electrical capacity for road shows, new sound system. $2.2M over 4 years.

Overtown Lyric Theater, Miami, Florida. Renovation and expansion of a historical building. New stage and support area. New lobbies, new artist's dressing rooms. New mechanical and electrical systems. $5M.

Athens Theater, Deland, Florida. Renovation and expansion of a historical structure. New stage and support area. New lobbies, new artist's dressing rooms. New mechanical and electrical systems. $2.4M.

Stuart Lyric Theater, Stuart Florida. Adaptive re-use of a historical structure.

Meyer Amphitheater, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Colony Theater, Miami Beach, Florida. Renovation and expansion of a historic structure. New stage and support area. Renovated lobbies. New mechanical and electrical systems. $3.2M.

The Opera Center of the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Wynmoor Theater. Theatrical and House lighting upgrade. ADA Improvements.

Renaissance Ballroom and Restaurant, Miami, Florida.

 

 
 
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