Michael S. Currier Center


The Michael S. Currier Center officially opened, with appropriate fanfare, in April, 2004. The Center provides rehearsal and performance space for music, dance and student drama, and an inviting venue for guest performers. Auditorium doors open out to the lawn for spring and summer concerts, and outdoor spaces offer possibilities for a sculpture garden, concert receptions, meditation and enjoyment.

The Putney School will reached its 70th year in 2005. Making these facilities a reality will be an auspicious beginning for Putney's future in the 21st Century.


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Name 
 Michael S. Currier Center
Location 
 South side of Main Building, 
adjacent to the soccer/lacrosse fields
Groundbreaking Date 
 October 7, 2002
Completion Date 
 March 29, 2004
Occupancy Date 
 After March Break 2004
Architect 
 Charles Rose Architects, Somerville, MA
Construction
Manager 
 DEW Construction Corp., Williston, VT
Facilities 
  • 300-seat auditorium and stage
  • Secure art gallery
  • Dance studio 
  • Music library 
  • Computer-based music lab 
  • Digital editing lab
  • Green room that doubles as rehearsal space
  • Music practice rooms 
  • Music department office
  • Dance department/performance office
  • Storage space for large instruments
Environmental Committment 
 The Michael S. Currier Center has been designed to take advantage of natural light and tree cover for energy efficiency. Other features include:
  • Partial sod roof for insulation and ecological runoff management. 
  • Twice the energy efficiency of a similarly sized structure that complies with the 2001 Vermont Guidelines for Energy Efficient Commercial Construction. 
  • Wall panels describing the building's "green" features, making the interior space itself a teaching tool. 

 
 
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