Construction of new music facility

Project overview

Sendrig was appointed to construct a new state-of-the-art music facility on a former car park at Collingwood College, providing a flexible, high-quality space for music performance and recording. The facility features a custom music recording studio with a live room, drum booth, vocal studio, practice rooms and a circulation/breakout space.

Designed in three distinct zones—recording, social and practice—the layout minimises sound disruption between spaces, with solar PV panels installed on the roof for sustainability. The unique shape of the building required collaborative design input to meet functional and acoustic goals.

Key works

• Groundworks and superstructure construction
• Complex roof design and build
• Acoustic solid and glazed partitions
• Joinery, new acoustic doors, ceilings, flooring and decoration
• Mechanical and electrical services
• Fit-out of recording studios and practice rooms
• Installation of WC facilities

Experience gained

• Managing intricate projects in confined spaces
• Structural/roof design and implementation
• Coordinating material and plant movement for uninterrupted daily operations
• Integrating structural and acoustic design to achieve client requirements

Outcome

This project delivered a modern, world-class music facility to meet a set opening date, providing a specialised environment that supports the needs of students and Durham University.