Flexible performance spaces
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about flexible performance spaces
Project • By Revery Architecture • Theaters
PNE Amphitheatre
Revery Architecture’s PNE Amphitheatre / Freedom Mobile Arch will showcase mass timber in a precedent-setting starburst arch roof. The project leverages mass timber’s unique acoustic potential and biophilic character to deliver an unforgettable experience for performers and audiences as large as 10,000 people. The Amphitheatre will be Vancouver’s first net-zero carbon cultural project and will host the FIFA Fan Festival™ during the 2026 World Cup in Vancouver.
Mir
Design brief
- Create a covered venue for up to 10,000 patrons
- Maintain views of iconic North Shore Mountains
- Provide state-of-the-art venue for emerging artists and touring product... More
News • News • 11 May 2023
Mecanoo reveal their vision for a rebuilt Jacob’s Pillow Doris Duke Theatre
In Becket, Massachusetts, the new Jacob’s Pillow Theatre replaces the former Doris Duke Theater, which was destroyed in a fire in November 2020. Mecanoo’s recently revealed concept for the theatre replacement is notable for its incorporation of advanced technological capabilities, flexible performance spaces, and in particular, a sustainable and accessible design.
Mecanoo and Marvel
The original 8,500-square-foot theatre will be rebuilt as a 20,000-square-foot facility that can host up to 230 people. While the performance venue focuses on dance, the building also supports additional events and residences thanks mainly to a wide range of planned seating and stage configurations.
The building concept is orga... More