Renovation Breathes New Life Into Duke's Baldwin Auditorium
For Duke University's renovation of Baldwin Auditorium—a Georgian-style building originally built in 1927—LeChase Construction Services was charged with the task of transforming the eye-catching auditorium into an acoustically superior, world-class venue.
The contractor's responsibilities for the $12.6-million project included a 27,600-sq-ft interior renovation encompassing three levels: basement, main orchestra and balcony. Renovations included M/E/P systems replacement and installation of an integrated sprinkler system, the addition of new elevators and numerous exterior improvements. To remove the potential for noise and vibration from the building, construction crews built a subterranean vault adjacent to the auditorium to isolate the mechanical equipment. Additionally, crews thorough cleaned the facility's exterior, added ramps and walkways for ADA accessibility, reconstructed an access road and upgraded the landscaping surrounding the facility's entrance.