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Brighton College Music School

A modern music pavilion fostering performance and education within a historic school campus

Project Summary

A contemporary pitched-roof music school that enhances Brighton College’s campus identity while placing performing arts at its heart.

Client: Brighton College

Location: Brighton, UK

Architect: Eric Parry Architects

Status: Completed 2016

Consultants

  • acoustic consultant: Gillieron Scott Acoustic Design
  • building services engineer: Skelly & Couch
  • facade engineer: Arup
  • lighting consultant: Arup
  • theatre consultant: Charcoalblue

Awards

  • Civic Trust Awards – Commended, 2017
  • RIBA South East Award – Winner, 2017
  • Sussex Heritage Trust Awards – Public and Community Category Winner, 2016

Features

Design Language

Pitched-roof pavilion blending modern simplicity with Victorian Gothic massing.

Materials

Contemporary structural finishes, integrated acoustic linings, and red-brick forms consistent with the surrounding estate.

Key Feature

Sarah Abraham Recital Hall with 195 seats

Key Feature

Retractable seating and integrated lighting

Key Feature

Mechanically operated acoustic wall system

Key Feature

Dedicated spaces for music performance and teaching