Kings Theatre
Kings Theatre
Kings Theatre
CLIENT
Kings Theatre
CLIENT
Kings Theatre
TIMELINE
Opened 2015
TIMELINE
Opened 2015
BUDGET
$95M
BUDGET
$95M
SQUARE FEET
110,000 SF
SQUARE FEET
110,000 SF
LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY
LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY
THE MISSION
THE MISSION
The project was the revitalization of one of the original 1929 Loew’s Wonder Theaters. The objective was to restore its historical grandeur—including intricate plaster finishes in the lobby and auditorium—while fully converting the venue into a modern, 3,250-seat performing arts center.
The project was the revitalization of one of the original 1929 Loew’s Wonder Theaters. The objective was to restore its historical grandeur—including intricate plaster finishes in the lobby and auditorium—while fully converting the venue into a modern, 3,250-seat performing arts center.
The Challenge
The Challenge
Retrofitting a nearly century-old historic theater with highly advanced, heavy-duty theatrical infrastructure requires intense precision and careful preservation protocols.
Retrofitting a nearly century-old historic theater with highly advanced, heavy-duty theatrical infrastructure requires intense precision and careful preservation protocols.
THE STEWARDSHIP
THE STEWARDSHIP
We served as the Owner's representative with a specific focus on the technical environment—leading the purchasing and coordination of all specialty equipment, including seating, rigging, theatrical lighting, and audio-visual systems.
We served as the Owner's representative with a specific focus on the technical environment—leading the purchasing and coordination of all specialty equipment, including seating, rigging, theatrical lighting, and audio-visual systems.
The Team
The Team
Martinez & Johnson (architect), Gilbane (construction manager), Schuler Shook (theater planner), and Akustics (acoustician)
Martinez & Johnson (architect), Gilbane (construction manager), Schuler Shook (theater planner), and Akustics (acoustician)