Congratulations to all of our award winners! Our Architecture Award winners will be honored on Thursday, March 21, at our Awards Awards Awards ceremony in Seattle as part of our USITT24 Conference & Stage Expo. Join us for the ceremony, and afterward be one of the first on the Expo floor as our winners drop the rope and open it for attendees!

Architecture Awards

Sponsored by the USITT Architecture Commission, the Architecture Awards Program honors excellence in design and has recognized architects of theatre projects for 25 years.

Merit Award: Thaden Performance

Bentonville, Arkansas

Owner: Thaden School

Architect: Marlon Blackwell Architects

Theatre Consultant: Charcoalblue

Acoustical Consultant: Charcoalblue

“Thaden Performance is a project that helps develop a lifelong passion for theater and the arts in each Thaden School student.  Marlon Blackwell Architects is honored to see the building recognized by the USITT Architecture Commission.  We are grateful to the school and its stakeholders for the opportunity to help execute their vision of ‘a private school with a public purpose.’”

 

Merit Award: Steelhouse Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska

Owner: Omaha Performing Arts

Design Architect Firm: Ennead Architects

Architect of Record: Holland Basham Architects

Theatre Consultant: Fisher Dachs Associates

Acoustical Consultant: Threshold Acoustics

“We want to thank USITT for recognizing Steelhouse Omaha, Ennead's newest addition to the Omaha Performing Arts campus, which will accommodate touring performers, arts organizations, and a new generation of audiences. Special thanks to our clients, Joan Squires and the Board of Omaha Performing Arts, our long-time partners in bringing accessible and inspiring cultural experiences to downtown Omaha.”

Stephen PD Chu, Design Principal at Ennead Architects

 

Merit Award: David Geffen Hall

New York, NY

Owner: Lincoln Center

Architect: Diamond Schmit

Theatre Consultant: Fisher Dachs Associates

Acoustical Consultant: Akustiks

"When setting out to reimagine David Geffen Hall, we knew that while preserving its history, the hall needed to go through a rebirth and be transformed into a cultural space that was truly future-thinking – both in its technical capabilities and its ability to foster a renewed sense of community. We are honored to be recognized by the USITT and want to thank the organization for continually pushing the dialogue between the theatre design and technology communities, and for cultivating new discoveries and innovations within the industry. We would also like to thank TWBTA our design partners on the public spaces, Lincoln Center, the New York Philharmonic, contractors, consultants and in particular our Acoustic Designer Akustiks and Theater Planners Fisher Dachs Associates.”

Gary McCluskie, Diamond Schmitt

 

Honor Award: Groton Hill Music Center

Groton, Massachusetts

Owner: Groton Hill Music Center

Architect: Epstein Joslin + Picardy Architects

Theatre Consultant: Theatre Consultants Collaborative 

Acoustical Consultant: Threshold Acoustics (w/ LKAcoustics Design Studio in concept design)

"Thank you to the USITT Architecture Awards Committee for recognizing The Groton Hill Music Center as this year’s Architecture Honor Award winner. Such recognition is particularly meaningful for us because it is the guidance and inspiration we have received from your community members over the last 35 years that has helped to influence and guide our humble efforts to this moment. We are pleased to be embraced by your company. Of course, the project’s true success comes from the vision of the Groton Hill Music Center community -- in particular it's single anonymous donor -- and the support of an inspiring design team.“

- Alan Joslin FAIA, Design Principal at Epstein Joslin+Picardy Architects

 

Honor Award: The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

La Jolla, California

Owner: La Jolla Music Society

Design Architect: Epstein Joslin + Picardy Architects

Architect of Record: JWDA Architects

Theatre Consultant: Theatre Consultants Collaborative 

Acoustical Consultant: Nagata Acoustics

"Thank you to the USITT Architecture Awards Committee for recognizing The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center as this year’s Architecture Honor Award winner. Such recognition is particularly meaningful for us because it is the guidance and inspiration we have received from your community members over the last 35 years that has helped to influence and guide our humble efforts to this moment. We are pleased to be embraced by your company. Of course, the project’s true success comes from the vision of the La Jolla Music Society and the support of an inspiring design team. “

- Alan Joslin FAIA, Design Principal at Epstein Joslin+Picardy Architects