NCRD Auditorium
Nehalem, Oregon • 2021
The North County Recreation District is the heart of a small rural community on the Oregon coast. Built originally as an elementary school in the 1920s, it fell into decline after decades of hard use and was then purchased by the District in the early 2000s. Since that time, NCRD has engaged in an ambitious and ongoing modernization project to save the historic structure while maximizing its usefulness to the community. In this spirit, funds were raised to convert the neglected auditorium in the basement of the gym to a dynamic, comfortable, and modern auditorium capable of hosting both local community theatre groups as well as visiting musicians, speakers, and entertainers. Work included significant structural upgrades, modifying the existing floor and circulation system to meet modern accessibility standards, new finishes, and completely new seating. DMX-compatible perimeter effect lighting integrates with the new theatrical lighting control system.
“I have worked closely with Jim Fanjoy on numerous projects for many years ... he is not only excellent architect, he knows how to listen to and work with his clients. I could not more highly recommend Jim, he is simply the best architect I have ever worked with.”
Our principal was the Architect of Record for this project while working for Brittell Architecture Inc