Mukwonago High School Performing Arts Center
The Greenwald Foundation Performing Arts Center gives the school district and the community a destination to enjoy the arts.
Need: More space to accommodate students/staff and community members
Solution: Design a new auditorium with increased capacity
Result: A state-of-the-art performing arts center that serves all district schools as well as community organizations
Awards
- The Daily Reporter Top Project
- American Society of Interior Designers Wisconsin Chapter, Design Excellence Award (Silver)
![A tall ceiling, wall of windows, and sophisticated light fixtures complement comfortable seating in the lobby](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I_Mukwonago-High-School_Lobby_BF-768x512.jpg)
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Project Details
Location
Mukwonago, WISize
26,000 sq ft (addition); 19,100 sq ft (renovation)Construction Cost
$40,700,00 (high school project total)Client Type
Auditorium Details
The Mukwonago High School auditorium center features:
- 3,600 square foot stage
- Stagecraft storage
- Scene shop
- Piano garage
- Orchestra pit
- Seating for 800 spectators
The lobby includes:
- Ticket counter
- Concessions
- Coat room
- Two bathrooms
The large gallery space offers ample space to accommodate all audience members for pre- and post-performance gathering.
![View from the stage toward the house of an 800-seat auditorium](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I_Mukwonago-High-School_From-Stage_BF-1440x960.jpg)
![A photo collage in the shape of an M leads into a new gymnasium at Mukwonago High School](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I_Mukwonago-High-School_Gym-Commons_for-web-1024x683.jpg)
A Like-New High School
With stunning additions and renovations, this transformed high school supports project-based learning and increases hands-on opportunities.
![Wide view of a like-new high school featuring large windows and decorative rectangles beneath the roofline](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/E_Mukwonago-High-School_Overall-Exterior_BF-1024x695.jpg)
![A tall ceiling, wall of windows, and sophisticated light fixtures complement comfortable seating in the lobby](https://www.brayarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I_Mukwonago-High-School_Lobby-Seating_for-web-1024x683.jpg)