From the 2025 Educational Interiors Showcase: North Raleigh Christian Academy, Fine Arts Theater, Dining Hall and Classroom

The project was recognized as an outstanding design in the Interior Renovation category.
Jan. 15, 2026

Key Highlights

  • The audiovisual booth was relocated, and LED lighting was added.
  • The cafeteria was expanded, and four new classrooms were built for eighth and ninth grades.

Renovation of the Sherrill Center for the Performing Arts at North Raleigh Christian Academy in Raleigh, North Carolina, increased the theater’s seating capacity by 150 seats, relocated the audiovisual booth, added LED lighting, and refreshed interior finishes. Expansion of the cafeteria was complemented by adding new tables and chairs in different shapes. It creates a lively café atmosphere for students. In addition, four new classrooms were constructed for eighth and ninth grades in an existing two-story building . Other enhancements include campuswide surveillance cameras, lighting and restricted access for visitors to classrooms.

Read more about North Raleigh Christian Academy's Fine Arts Theater, Dining Hall and Classroom, and view a photo gallery at SchoolDesigns.com.

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