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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
Project • By CambridgeSeven • Museums
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Celebrating the outstanding achievements and legacy of NBA and the game of Basketball around the world, CambridgeSeven served as the Master Planner, Architect and Exhibit Designer for the exciting renovation and re-imagining of the iconic Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. The project unfolded over three phases culminating in a grand re-opening in May of 2021.The team was inspired by the dramatic architecture featuring the central domed space, the circular floor plan as well as the game itself. Fast, sweeping, athletic and dynamic, all apt terms for the sport of basketball, were concepts that guided and influenced the design response.Visitors are guided on an immersive journey through the evolution of the game tha... More
Project • By ZeroEnergy Design • Private Houses
Wellfleet Modern Home
The owners of the Wellfleet Modern Home lived on the West Coast and wanted a comfortable, energy-efficient green vacation home near their family on the Cape with the ability to rent it out when they were away.
Nesting in a ¾ acre lot in the pines, the home pays homage to the modern architectural legacy on the outer Cape and has a simple rectinilear design that offers living space on both the entry and lower/basement levels, preserves privacy, optimizes natural light, and provides outdoor living spaces. With a super insulated building envelope, carefully designed mechanical systems, high-efficiency appliances, and a rooftop solar electric system, the home exhibits exceptional performance and consumes 89% less energy tha... More