Massey High School Performing Arts Centre - Education

Client:          Massey High School Board of Trustees

Project Brief

Massey High School’s new Performing Arts Centre is proudly sited at the front of the school. Mainzeal recently completed this stunning building – right on time for opening night of the school’s performance of Jesus Christ Superstar.
The new building features a 500 seat modern purpose-built performing arts theatre. Mainzeal’s building contract included installation of the stage lighting and sound system. The design encompasses extensive acoustic treatment and a specialist mechanical extract system.
The Performing Arts Centre includes an administration area with open plan and closed offices, a boardroom, meeting rooms, washroom facilities and a café.
Working within an operational school site presented the usual challenges which were overcome with excellent planning, robust programming and regular communication between the School and Mainzeal’s team.
Security hoardings were built around the construction zone to isolate and protect staff and students from the construction hazards. Deliveries were coordinated to avoid busy student movement times and heavy lifting works were undertaken during the school holiday periods.
The opening night of the Performing Arts Centre featured a sell-out show of Jesus Christ Superstar performed by the students. Prior to the show starting, Mainzeal was thanked for their efforts.
Mainzeal had an existing relationship with Massey High School having previously undertaken the refurbishment of C Block.
The Performing Arts Centre project was completed on time and very much to the School‘s satisfaction.