Work is progressing well at The Brookline Ballet School (TBBS).  On the outside, the building put on a new face of Royal Flush framing the entrance way and Pewter gray outlining the studio spaces.  Inside, the Studio 1 floor has been leveled and the two pillars in the middle have been replaced by two beams that will be hidden above the ceiling.  The entrance way ramp was poured and the enclosure is taking shape.  Framing of Studio 2 and the changing rooms and restrooms is going on this week.

The Brookline Ballet School (TBBS) received permits for demolition and building at 1431 Beacon Street and the work got underway.  Special thanks go out to members of the Town of Brookline Building, Planning and Economic Development Departments, as well as the Planning and Zoning Appeals Boards for their careful attention to our dossier.  Thanks to Rena Sokolow (One2Tree Design) and Brandon Bird (Brandon Bird Design) for the beautiful logo and temporary graphics that now adorn the storefront windows on Beacon Street, particularly attractive when lit from the inside at night.  Ralph, Dana and the team from GRM Construction have almost completed the demolition and cleared the debris of the former store configuration.  This week they plan to begin to build the studios, working from plans by architect Beth Worrel.  Pictured below are Trinidad, Parren and Renee in the space that will become Studio 1.  The columns visible in the picture will be removed and the floor leveled, leaving a large space of approximately 32×48 feet.  Notice the bright lighting from the 6 south-facing windows and the skylight (upper right corner); the photographer’s back is to the windows on Beacon Street.  To see more pictures, become a fan of The Brookline Ballet School on Facebook (click here).