Our mission: a more resilient Smith House
As we’ve discussed with our KBIA family, after years of service, it’s time to rebuild Smith House. KBIA needs a structure better able to withstand the increasing storm activity and rising tides as evidenced in 2024, to create a safer space for our kids in the event of rain and lightning, set further back from a busy Beach Avenue for safer egress, to provide more modular space where we can expand creative and craft instruction with better ventilation, lighting and windows. And we will do so without losing our historical perspective — our new Smith very much gives a nod to its historical charm but will be far more resilient.
