Winchester Cultural Center: Dance Studio Room Addition
Next month, construction launches on an approximately 1,400 SF Dance Studio Room addition to the Winchester Cultural Center . This center has cultivated the arts and beautiful desert gardens for decades. It’s been an honor and pleasure to work with Patrick Gaffey, center director, and the talented instructors, in designing this great addition for the arts. It’s our aspiration that this dance studio addition will inspire community members of all ages to continue to advance their talents. The inspiration for the dance studio was taking the outdoor atmosphere indoors. Inside the dance studio, a decorative tree sculpture with shelving serves as a “pride wall” and welcomes students. This tree motif, echoed on the natural linoleum entrance floor and walls, enlivens and energizes both place and participants. Easily accessed cubbies provide quick transition from daily routine into the class setting. Alcoves on the east and west walls serve multiple...