LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

The Lensic Perming Arts Center was the conversion of a 1931 Boller Brothers designed atmospheric movie theater into a performing arts center designed to support the theater needs of various Santa Fe performing arts organizations including music, theater and dance. The entire seating area was reshaped to provide better visibility to the stage floor and meet handicapped accessibility. The acoustics were re-shaped through the use of an electronic enhancement system that allows variable reverberation times to accommodate voice, chamber music, and symphonic music. The renovation took place in 2001, and the project cost was $5,000,000 (construction only).

Hoopes Architects: Craig Hoopes, Shary Adams

Contractor: Klinger Constructors

Photographer: Robert Reck Photography

Awards: AIA Santa Fe Design Honor Award

AIA Western Mountain Region Design Award

City of Santa Fe Historic Preservation Award

State of New Mexico Historic Preservation Award.

Inspirational Reuse of a Santa Fe Landmark Award