Dominion Energy Center (formally Carpenter Theatre)
Dominion Energy Center (formally Carpenter Theatre)
Dominion Energy Center (formally Carpenter Theatre)
CLIENT
Dominion Energy Center
CLIENT
Dominion Energy Center
TIMELINE
Opened 2009
TIMELINE
Opened 2009
BUDGET
$70M
BUDGET
$70M
SQUARE FEET
179,000 SF
SQUARE FEET
179,000 SF
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
THE MISSION
THE MISSION
The mission was to restore the interior and exterior architecture of the 1928 Loew’s Movie Theatre back to its original design intent while converting it into a highly functional 1,800-seat multipurpose performing arts venue. The project also included developing an adjoining department store into a flexible playhouse, education center, and administrative offices.
The mission was to restore the interior and exterior architecture of the 1928 Loew’s Movie Theatre back to its original design intent while converting it into a highly functional 1,800-seat multipurpose performing arts venue. The project also included developing an adjoining department store into a flexible playhouse, education center, and administrative offices.
The Challenge
The Challenge
A major complexity of the project was managing the intensive efforts and rigorous standards required to achieve historic tax credits, which were a vital component of the project's funding model.
A major complexity of the project was managing the intensive efforts and rigorous standards required to achieve historic tax credits, which were a vital component of the project's funding model.
THE STEWARDSHIP
THE STEWARDSHIP
We served as the Owner's representative, guiding the project from the initial procurement of the design team all the way through the completion of construction.
We served as the Owner's representative, guiding the project from the initial procurement of the design team all the way through the completion of construction.
The Team
The Team
Wilson Butler (architect), Gilbane (construction manager), Theatre Projects (theater planner), and Jaffe Holden (acoustician)
Wilson Butler (architect), Gilbane (construction manager), Theatre Projects (theater planner), and Jaffe Holden (acoustician)