With the start of the new school year, the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies has officially moved into its new digs. Work continues on the Congress Street facade, but the inside is bold and bright and teeming with students.

Karen Beaudoin, my editor and a Salt board member, recently scored a behind the scenes tour. She tells me the renovated space (designed by SMRT and built by Zachau Construction) is quite impressive.

If you want to check it out yourself, you can mark you calendar for Tuesday, Oct. 14, when SALT and Switch magazine host that month's Greendrinks.

Until then, here are some shots of the inside, courtesy of Karen:

This is the classroom for radio students.

Here's Donna Galluzzo, executive director, in her new office.

This is the auditorium known as the Red Room, where student films will be screened.