56 Center Street, constructed in 1842, is located in the core historic district of downtown Nantucket. The building was originally a gracious residence and most recently operated as a guest house. The current owner, Wendy Schmidt and her ReMain Nantucket foundation, envisioned this building to be part of a larger Nantucket “campus.” The physical location of 56 Center Street and its inherent beauty reminded Wendy of the campus buildings at Smith College where she completed her undergraduate studies. There, the stately homes from the 19th Century have been transformed into dorms and classrooms, and the campus has a residential scale much like Nantucket’s downtown. Wendy charged us with repurposing and infusing the historic building with a new sense of life. Wendy loves not only music but learning of all kinds, and felt that the educational experience should be enhanced by beautiful spaces, serving to remind those using the building that what they are learning is valued and important.