Fairfield Prep Barron Center for Arts & Recreation

Client: <a href="https://www.fairfieldprep.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Fairfield College Preparatory School
Location: Fairfield, CT
Architect: <a href="https://www.newmanarchitects.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Newman Architects
Size: 47,000 SF

New Arts and Athletics facility welcomes a new era

The Barron Center for Arts & Recreation will be a transformative addition to Fairfield Prep. Located on Fairfield University’s campus, this landmark project will redefine student life on campus. Gilbane recently demolished the existing Brissette Gymnasium to make way for the new building. In addition to constructing the Barron Center, Gilbane will renovate Arrupe Hall to provide enhanced visual and performing arts facilities and welcoming, accessible school entrances with connectivity at all building levels.

Project Overview

Spanning over 47,000 SF, the Barron Center for Arts & Recreation is designed to cater to a wide range of athletic and artistic needs
The facility includes a gymnasium dedicated to Fairfield Prep Athletics, featuring a strength and conditioning center and locker rooms capable of accommodating all the athletic teams
For the arts, Fairfield Prep will now have a black box theater with 200+ seats and devoted band rooms, among other arts-oriented spaces
Scheduled to open in the fall of 2026, the new spaces will ensure students have access to top-notch resources for both physical and creative development