Fox California Theatre San Jose, California Auerbach Pollock Friedlander collaborated on studies and the renovation master plan for the comprehensive renovation and conversion of a 1,150-seat vaudeville movie palace to an opera house. The firm also provided full scope consulting for the theatre renovation. It is the resident venue for Opera San Jose. Architectural lighting design by Auerbach Glasow French. Awards: Associated General Contractors of California, Constructor Award, 2005 California Preservation Foundation, Design Award for Rehabilitation, 2005 San Jose Downtown Association, Golden Nail Award, 2005 The Building of America, Plaque of Honor, Real Estate and Construction Review, California, 2005 United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Architecture Awards, Honor Award, 2006 Client: ELS Owner: Redevelopment Agency of San Jose Acoustics Consultant: Charles M. Salter Associates Photography: Robert Canfield Press Release Opera San Jose