Article source: McCarthy Building Companies

A 60-year old wish for the community of Arcadia has finally come true with the opening of Arcadia Unified School District’s new $20 million Performing Arts Center. It was the District’s intent to build an auditorium in 1952 when the high school was originally constructed, but there was no funding.  Due to the passage of Bond Measure I in 2006, the District finally had a chance to fulfill this community’s enduring dream.

“We are exceptionally pleased to have realized the dream of providing our students, faculty and community members with a world class performing arts venue that will become a home for the arts in Arcadia,” said AUSD Superintendent Dr. Joel Shawn. “All aspects of the arts are an essential component of a rigorous education for our students and a healthy, vibrant community.”

Arcadia High School’s new $20 million Performing Arts Center. Built by McCarthy Building Companies, the steel frame structure features a modern glass, smooth plaster and brick exterior : Image Courtesy © RMA Photography 

• General Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies
• Architect: LPA
• Project: Arcadia High School Performing Arts Center
• Location: Acradia, California, USA
• Photography: RMA Photography
• Rendering Credit: LPA of Irvine, California