Melville Senior High School Performing Arts Centre
CLIENT
Department of Finance
LOCATION
Melville
VALUE
$5 million
TYPE
Construct only
This new 300-seat multi-purpose theatre and auditorium features high-end theatre production technology and quality internal and external finishes, such as:
High specification glazed gallery space
Coffer box lighting
Polished concrete flooring – poured insitu in a single batch
Parquetry stage floor
Extensive use of timber veneer for doors and joinery
A striking feature of the building is the roof section of two main areas, which comprises four varying pitches, two roof sheet profiles, and use of different colours.
EMCO Building identified multiple cost-saving options to add value to the client without compromising design and quality outcomes.
‘EMCO worked very well on this project (and)
communicated well with the school and did
their best to accommodate the requirements
of a tight, occupied site.’
Client report