The Fine Arts Building

The Fine Arts Building (FAB) was not part of Landmark College’s original footprint when it purchased the campus in 1983. Once it was acquired, however, the FAB quickly became home for several disciplines it was not designed to accommodate, including visual art studios and science labs.

While construction of the Nicole Goodner MacFarlane Center for Science, Technology and Innovation in 2015 alleviated the science-related pressures, the FAB does not adequately support the range of artistic endeavors pursued by today’s students. For example, use of oil paint is not permitted in the painting studio because of the ventilation system.

What’s more, the FAB’s original pre-ADA design resulted in severe accessibility issues. The structure has 12 elevation changes across its four floors. Its original elevator is a service/freight elevator providing access solely to spaces associated with back-of-house Greenhoe Theater functions.

All of the awkward retrofitting has also stripped the FAB of some of its aesthetic appeal. A series of skylights, similar to those found on other academic buildings on lower campus, had been covered along with other original design features on the exterior.

Key Points:

• Expand opportunities for students to explore music, visual and performing arts.
• Incorporate interior elevator that will provide access to all of the spaces in the building.
• Remove over-built roof to restore the original skylight design.