Portfolio Saint Mary’s School: Pittman Auditorium

• Enhanced Learning & Performance Space: Renovation and expansion include 3,500+ square feet of new classroom and support areas, built specifically for Saint Mary’s School and its community.
• Improved Accessibility: Design introduced compliant ADA access to a previously inaccessible building and site.
• Campus Coordination: Site improvements integrate stormwater management and fire access solutions with minimal impact to the campus character and operations.

Auditorium improvements help accommodate all abilities

Saint Mary’s School wanted to improve its auditorium. The goal was to support modern programs, events, and performances. The school also wanted to raise the profile of arts and humanities. This would help across campus and in the wider community. The renovation adds over 3,500 square feet of new classroom and support space. It creates more chances for teaching and teamwork at Saint Mary’s School.

WithersRavenel provided:

• Site/Civil Design
• Engineering services
• Permitting, coordinated with school administration
• Construction Administration Services were delivered for Saint Mary’s School.

What were some challenges with this project?

Key challenges included

• Navigating historic campus requirements for Saint Mary’s School.
• Introducing ADA accessibility to an existing historic building and site.
• Coordinating with the City of Raleigh’s permitting requirements while minimizing campus-wide impacts.
• Managing stormwater solutions on a mature campus.
• Ensuring appropriate fire access to a centrally located building without disrupting existing infrastructure.