The Delacorte Theater
Nestled among the trees, the theater’s setting informs the design. The thoughtful sense of procession begins from the moment the theater becomes visible and continues to the moment you arrive at your seat. The stage opens up a previously unseen view of Belvedere Castle, cultivating a sense of discovery and awe that sets the tone […]
The Public Theater Annex
Over the course of 31 years, Ennead has been working with The Public Theater to revitalize its identity, rendering a welcoming, vibrant, and accessible destination that blends old and new. The new Annex, directly across the street from The Public’s main building, quietly reinforces their presence in the community. The revitalizations’ sensitive blend of modern […]
Connecticut College, Athey Center for Research and Performance
“The renovations have resulted in a magnificent transformation that promises to make the Athey Center a destination for the region and an inspiration for future generations of student performers ready to make a difference with their art.” Katherine Bergeron, President Emerita of Connecticut College Through a series of focused interventions that respond to the building’s […]
The International Performance Center
Shenzhen is a place of rapid transformation and incredible energy. When we conceived the design for this city, we wanted to create something emblematic of its vitality that is celebratory and welcoming – the two ‘jewels’ are both expressive of the creative power of performance, and reflective, engaging with the civic life outside. Stephen P-D […]
Omaha Performing Arts, Steelhouse Omaha
“Beginning with the Holland Center, it has been our great pleasure to work together with O-pa to create a campus that expresses the richness and breadth of their mission and share it with an even wider audience. Steelhouse Omaha, working in tandem with the Holland, will accommodate the future needs of touring performers, arts organizations […]
Allegheny College, Vukovich Center for Communication Arts
The Vukovich Center is itself performative; the structure functions as a stage as well as housing stages to expand opportunities for creativity. Todd Schliemann, Design Partner The Center places the arts at the center of Allegheny College, metaphorically and physically. Its strategic placement creates an arts quadrangle on Allegheny’s campus, exposing students to the arts […]
Robinson Center
Inspired by the building’s Art Deco style, the parti and the interior of the performance hall employ angular geometric lines complementing the history of the building while providing a contemporary look to the future. Richard Olcott The renovation and expansion improves the acoustic performance of the performance hall by expanding it into existing conference spaces […]
New York City Center Renovation
The juxtaposition of the new and the old and the message it sends – that historic buildings can provide appropriate homes for new art – perfectly express our belief in the power and importance of these landmark buildings in our cultural landscape. Duncan Hazard, Management Partner Significant modifications to the entry sequence and auditorium volume […]
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
The building’s large glass façade embraces its surroundings, visually inviting the community inside. On the inside, a choreographed sequence of spaces inspires a creative community of students to take a memorable journey. We have created a building that brings a little bit of Times Square to Astoria, Queens. Susan T. Rodriguez, Design Partner Supported by […]
The Public Theater at Astor Place Façade Restoration Entry and Lobby Redesign
One of the first non-profit theaters in the country, The Public Theater defines its mission in terms of cultural and creative accessibility. Representing this mission in the building’s renovation design informed our approach to this historic landmark. Duncan Hazard, Management Partner The renovation restores a sense of procession and grandeur that had been lost in […]