he building was con-
control center than a conventional
structed with acoustical
music school. Another window
engineering to not only
provides a view into a state-of-
make the performance areas quiet
the-art, professional recording
within, but to prevent noise from
studio worthy of any recording
impacting the neighborhood.
artist. The sophistication both
Consistent with Schmidt’s focus
in equipment and design of this
on sustainable design, the build-
room seems almost inconceivable
ing includes geothermal and rain-
that you are still on Nantucket.
water catchment systems.
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The music school so impressed
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Perhaps the biggest surprise ele-
one family on the island who
ment of this building is in its base-
were considering moving to the
ment. Exiting the elevator, one is
mainland that they are now
immediately struck by the flush-
reconsidering their decision. The
board walls that are bathed in blue
success of the Nantucket Commu-
light, creating a nautical effect
nity Music Center’s design goes
reminiscent of an aquarium. One
well beyond its functionality; it
giant porthole window provides
extends to an ability to uplift.
a view of a computer classroom,
Like good music itself, this proj-
which looks more like a NASA
ect stirs the soul.