WMAIA 2024 Design Awards
HONOR AWARD
Bonham & Douglas Architects, Northampton, MA
The new building for the Northampton Community Arts Trust unifies five local art organizations under one roof, encouraging collaboration and a shared sense of purpose. This innovative building offers classrooms, rehearsal studios and gallery areas, complemented by two expansive performance venues.
With the integration of indoor and outdoor performance and gathering areas, this former lumber yard has been reimagined as a welcoming environment for artists and performers of all ages, fostering creativity and connection across generations. The design features a grand, three-story communal lobby that is the heart of the building, linking the seven main spaces and creating a sense of unity and flow.
By combining elements including an airtight envelope of insulated metal panels, a large rooftop solar array, and energy recovery systems, this highly efficient building is a model of sustainable renovation.
Photos by Leigh Chodos
