Nestor Hall Performing Arts Auditorium
Miles-McClellan Direction and Craftmanship Take Center Stage in Renovation Project for Columbus State Community College
The Plan
Just shy of its 35th anniversary, Columbus State Community College’s Nestor Hall underwent a renovation to elevate the student experience. The project focused on creating professional-grade spaces that support theatre design, production and performance. We collaborated with several partners to bring this ambitious vision to life, including the architects at Bostwick, their local architecture partner, Wellogy, as well as consultants at NextStage, Threshold and Algebra Engineering. This overhaul included the complete renovation of the auditorium, backstage, mechanical space on the second floor, second floor classroom and first floor lobby. We also worked extensively with three separate college departments, including IT and facilities management. Our team built strong, responsive relationships with each group, listening carefully and adjusting plans to meet their unique needs. Their input and our relationships with each group were essential in keeping our project aligned and on track.
Miles-McClellan executed and exceeded our expectations at every turn, not only bringing technical expertise and provisions to this complex renovation, but also a deep respect for our theater community and theater needs. Their thoughtful coordination and commitment helped transform Nestor Hall into a state-of-the-art facility we’re proud to offer our entire Columbus State community.Professor Frank Barnhart, Lead Instructor of Theatre at CSCC
