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Theatre Design / AV Technology

Writers Theatre

In 2009, the consistent growth of Writers Theatre’s audience-base indicated the need for its second expansion and Apeiro Design was commissioned to develop program plans for expanded performance spaces and support facilities.

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Writers Theatre

Exterior. Writers Theatre, Glencoe, Illinois © Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing

35,000

Square Feet

Writers Theatre, Glencoe, Illinois © Studio Gang Architects

250

Seats

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Location

Theatre

Description

The theatre’s capacity is double that of the original space but it audience find it equally as intimate.

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Lobby

Description

The lobby is designed to support performance and pre-show discussions.

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Location

Lobby

Description

The concierge-style box office is open, welcoming and flexible for a variety of patron services.

Project Details

Location

Glencoe, Illinois

Discipline

Theatre/Performance Environments / AV Technology

Size

35,000 SF / 250 Seat (Thrust Theatre) / 50-99 Seat (Flexible Space)

Partners

Studio Gang Architects (Architect) / Threshold Acoustics (Acoustics)

Certifications

LEED Gold

Photo Credit

© Steve Hall / Hedrich Blessing

Services

Pre-Architectural Facility Planning / Theatre Design / Theatrical Lighting System / Theatrical Rigging System / Variable Architecture / Audio and Video Systems

Awards

2017, Architizer A+ Awards, Jury and Popular Choice Winner
2017, The Plan Awards, Finalist, Culture
2017, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Architecture Awards, Honor Award
2017, WoodWorks, Wood Design Awards
2016, AIA Chicago, Design Excellence Awards, Honor Award, Divine Detail
2016, AIA Chicago, Design Excellence Awards, Honor Award, Interior Architecture
2016, AIA Chicago, Design Excellence Awards, Citation of Merit, Distinguished Building
2016, AIA, Institute Honor Award, Interior Architecture