St. Ann’s Warehouse
Revitalization of the 1860 Tobacco Warehouse in DUMBO, Brooklyn, with a flexible 700-seat theater and community amenities.
At the project outset, the Tobacco Warehouse stood as a cherished open-air ruin with only the 2-story brick walls remaining of the original 5-story warehouse. The design inserts a wholly new building into the historic walls composed of a steel structural frame carrying a glass brick clerestory over the solid brick walls. The theater is designed for maximum flexibility, easily modified for various show layouts. Even the entry points can be changed from street, to park, to garden, beginning the experience and surprise of attending the theater before setting foot inside. The innovative design combines modern functionality with New York City's history, creating a vibrant cultural destination.
The theater is designed for adaptability, with simple geometries supporting varied programming and easily modified staging options.
St. Ann's Warehouse has become a neighborhood anchor, showcasing an innovative fusion of historic preservation and contemporary design while providing an efficient and versatile cultural destination.
The open floor allows for seating in the round, traditional rows for music and theater, or other unique stage arrangements.
A seating rake occupies one side of the main performance area, and can be collapsed against the wall to increase floor area.
"Having a theater space that can quickly go from a morning speaking event to a intimate one act show is a unique feature that St. Ann's needed."
Lissa So, Partner at Marvel
A catwalk was hung from the new steel structure that defined the theater space. The continuous catwalk provides complete flexibility for the new performance space.
The glass brick volume glows at night, marking performances and events at St. Ann’s Warehouse.
The Triangle Garden, designed by Michael Van Valkenberg, is enclosed on all sides and provides a public place for gathering as well as a refuge from the windy waterfront.
The entry vestibule is a double-height space that maintains a view to the Brooklyn Bridge.
Revitalization of the 1860 Tobacco Warehouse in DUMBO, Brooklyn, with a flexible 700-seat theater and community amenities.
At the project outset, the Tobacco Warehouse stood as a cherished open-air ruin with only the 2-story brick walls remaining of the original 5-story warehouse. The design inserts a wholly new building into the historic walls composed of a steel structural frame carrying a glass brick clerestory over the solid brick walls. The theater is designed for maximum flexibility, easily modified for various show layouts. Even the entry points can be changed from street, to park, to garden, beginning the experience and surprise of attending the theater before setting foot inside. The innovative design combines modern functionality with New York City's history, creating a vibrant cultural destination.
The entry vestibule is accessed through the public Triangle Garden designed by Michael Van Valkenberg.
The theater is designed for adaptability, with simple geometries supporting varied programming and easily modified staging options.
Flexible Theatre Configurations.
St. Ann's Warehouse has become a neighborhood anchor, showcasing an innovative fusion of historic preservation and contemporary design while providing an efficient and versatile cultural destination.
The open floor allows for seating in the round, traditional rows for music and theater, or other unique stage arrangements.
A seating rake occupies one side of the main performance area, and can be collapsed against the wall to increase floor area.
All program other than the theater was placed in a volume along the center wall separating the rectangle from the triangle. This allows for all of the perimeter walls to remain exposed.
"Having a theater space that can quickly go from a morning speaking event to a intimate one act show is a unique feature that St. Ann's needed."
Lissa So, Partner at Marvel
St. Ann's Warehouse Program Block ISO.
A catwalk was hung from the new steel structure that defined the theater space. The continuous catwalk provides complete flexibility for the new performance space.
The glass brick volume glows at night, marking performances and events at St. Ann’s Warehouse.
The Triangle Garden, designed by Michael Van Valkenberg, is enclosed on all sides and provides a public place for gathering as well as a refuge from the windy waterfront.
The entry vestibule is a double-height space that maintains a view to the Brooklyn Bridge.
St. Ann’s Warehouse
Revitalization of the 1860 Tobacco Warehouse in DUMBO, Brooklyn, with a flexible 700-seat theater and community amenities.
At the project outset, the Tobacco Warehouse stood as a cherished open-air ruin with only the 2-story brick walls remaining of the original 5-story warehouse. The design inserts a wholly new building into the historic walls composed of a steel structural frame carrying a glass brick clerestory over the solid brick walls. The theater is designed for maximum flexibility, easily modified for various show layouts. Even the entry points can be changed from street, to park, to garden, beginning the experience and surprise of attending the theater before setting foot inside. The innovative design combines modern functionality with New York City's history, creating a vibrant cultural destination.
The theater is designed for adaptability, with simple geometries supporting varied programming and easily modified staging options.
St. Ann's Warehouse has become a neighborhood anchor, showcasing an innovative fusion of historic preservation and contemporary design while providing an efficient and versatile cultural destination.
The open floor allows for seating in the round, traditional rows for music and theater, or other unique stage arrangements.
A seating rake occupies one side of the main performance area, and can be collapsed against the wall to increase floor area.
"Having a theater space that can quickly go from a morning speaking event to a intimate one act show is a unique feature that St. Ann's needed."
Lissa So, Partner at Marvel
A catwalk was hung from the new steel structure that defined the theater space. The continuous catwalk provides complete flexibility for the new performance space.
The glass brick volume glows at night, marking performances and events at St. Ann’s Warehouse.
The Triangle Garden, designed by Michael Van Valkenberg, is enclosed on all sides and provides a public place for gathering as well as a refuge from the windy waterfront.
The entry vestibule is a double-height space that maintains a view to the Brooklyn Bridge.
Revitalization of the 1860 Tobacco Warehouse in DUMBO, Brooklyn, with a flexible 700-seat theater and community amenities.
At the project outset, the Tobacco Warehouse stood as a cherished open-air ruin with only the 2-story brick walls remaining of the original 5-story warehouse. The design inserts a wholly new building into the historic walls composed of a steel structural frame carrying a glass brick clerestory over the solid brick walls. The theater is designed for maximum flexibility, easily modified for various show layouts. Even the entry points can be changed from street, to park, to garden, beginning the experience and surprise of attending the theater before setting foot inside. The innovative design combines modern functionality with New York City's history, creating a vibrant cultural destination.
The entry vestibule is accessed through the public Triangle Garden designed by Michael Van Valkenberg.
The theater is designed for adaptability, with simple geometries supporting varied programming and easily modified staging options.
Flexible Theatre Configurations.
St. Ann's Warehouse has become a neighborhood anchor, showcasing an innovative fusion of historic preservation and contemporary design while providing an efficient and versatile cultural destination.
The open floor allows for seating in the round, traditional rows for music and theater, or other unique stage arrangements.
A seating rake occupies one side of the main performance area, and can be collapsed against the wall to increase floor area.
All program other than the theater was placed in a volume along the center wall separating the rectangle from the triangle. This allows for all of the perimeter walls to remain exposed.
"Having a theater space that can quickly go from a morning speaking event to a intimate one act show is a unique feature that St. Ann's needed."
Lissa So, Partner at Marvel
St. Ann's Warehouse Program Block ISO.
A catwalk was hung from the new steel structure that defined the theater space. The continuous catwalk provides complete flexibility for the new performance space.
The glass brick volume glows at night, marking performances and events at St. Ann’s Warehouse.
The Triangle Garden, designed by Michael Van Valkenberg, is enclosed on all sides and provides a public place for gathering as well as a refuge from the windy waterfront.
The entry vestibule is a double-height space that maintains a view to the Brooklyn Bridge.
St. Ann’s Warehouse
Revitalization of the 1860 Tobacco Warehouse in DUMBO, Brooklyn, with a flexible 700-seat theater and community amenities.
At the project outset, the Tobacco Warehouse stood as a cherished open-air ruin with only the 2-story brick walls remaining of the original 5-story warehouse. The design inserts a wholly new building into the historic walls composed of a steel structural frame carrying a glass brick clerestory over the solid brick walls. The theater is designed for maximum flexibility, easily modified for various show layouts. Even the entry points can be changed from street, to park, to garden, beginning the experience and surprise of attending the theater before setting foot inside. The innovative design combines modern functionality with New York City's history, creating a vibrant cultural destination.
The theater is designed for adaptability, with simple geometries supporting varied programming and easily modified staging options.
St. Ann's Warehouse has become a neighborhood anchor, showcasing an innovative fusion of historic preservation and contemporary design while providing an efficient and versatile cultural destination.
The open floor allows for seating in the round, traditional rows for music and theater, or other unique stage arrangements.
A seating rake occupies one side of the main performance area, and can be collapsed against the wall to increase floor area.
"Having a theater space that can quickly go from a morning speaking event to a intimate one act show is a unique feature that St. Ann's needed."
Lissa So, Partner at Marvel
A catwalk was hung from the new steel structure that defined the theater space. The continuous catwalk provides complete flexibility for the new performance space.
The glass brick volume glows at night, marking performances and events at St. Ann’s Warehouse.
The Triangle Garden, designed by Michael Van Valkenberg, is enclosed on all sides and provides a public place for gathering as well as a refuge from the windy waterfront.
The entry vestibule is a double-height space that maintains a view to the Brooklyn Bridge.
Revitalization of the 1860 Tobacco Warehouse in DUMBO, Brooklyn, with a flexible 700-seat theater and community amenities.
At the project outset, the Tobacco Warehouse stood as a cherished open-air ruin with only the 2-story brick walls remaining of the original 5-story warehouse. The design inserts a wholly new building into the historic walls composed of a steel structural frame carrying a glass brick clerestory over the solid brick walls. The theater is designed for maximum flexibility, easily modified for various show layouts. Even the entry points can be changed from street, to park, to garden, beginning the experience and surprise of attending the theater before setting foot inside. The innovative design combines modern functionality with New York City's history, creating a vibrant cultural destination.
The entry vestibule is accessed through the public Triangle Garden designed by Michael Van Valkenberg.
The theater is designed for adaptability, with simple geometries supporting varied programming and easily modified staging options.
Flexible Theatre Configurations.
St. Ann's Warehouse has become a neighborhood anchor, showcasing an innovative fusion of historic preservation and contemporary design while providing an efficient and versatile cultural destination.
The open floor allows for seating in the round, traditional rows for music and theater, or other unique stage arrangements.
A seating rake occupies one side of the main performance area, and can be collapsed against the wall to increase floor area.
All program other than the theater was placed in a volume along the center wall separating the rectangle from the triangle. This allows for all of the perimeter walls to remain exposed.
"Having a theater space that can quickly go from a morning speaking event to a intimate one act show is a unique feature that St. Ann's needed."
Lissa So, Partner at Marvel
St. Ann's Warehouse Program Block ISO.
A catwalk was hung from the new steel structure that defined the theater space. The continuous catwalk provides complete flexibility for the new performance space.
The glass brick volume glows at night, marking performances and events at St. Ann’s Warehouse.
The Triangle Garden, designed by Michael Van Valkenberg, is enclosed on all sides and provides a public place for gathering as well as a refuge from the windy waterfront.
The entry vestibule is a double-height space that maintains a view to the Brooklyn Bridge.