R. E. Lee & Son in partnership with Charlottesville Contemporary Arts and Bushman Dreyfus Architects created this new Performing and Visual Arts center in Downtown Charlottesville.
The building is the home to Live Arts, Second Street Gallery and Lighthouse.
The 4 story landmark building is 27,140 square feet, has an art gallery, film production studio, two theater spaces with dressing rooms, rehearsal space and scene shop.
Project Highlights
Project Team
Owner: Charlottesville Contemporary Arts / Thane Kerner
Architect: Bushman Dreyfus / Jeff Bushman
Contractor: R. E. Lee & Son, Inc. / Stan Binsted & Mike Breeden
Project Delivery System
Negotiated w/ Pre-Construction Services and Guaranteed Maximum Price
Construction Schedule
Completed October 31, 2003 on schedule.
Construction Type
Concrete foundation and slab on grade. Masonry bearing walls with steel joists, metal deck and concrete slabs. Eight separate HVAC systems.