Capitol Theatre
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Project Overview
The renovation of the historic Capitol Theatre — one of 3 anchor theaters in the newly-conceived Gordon Square Arts District in the heart of Cleveland’s Detroit Shoreway neighborhood — had been a dream over 25 years in the making. A Design/Build project, The Project Group served as the Project Manager for the $7.5 million restoration of this historic theater — with 3 new theaters of 440, 100 and 100 seats (2006-2009).
Project Brief
- Role: Project Manager
- Type: Arts & Culture
- Size: 640 seats; 3 theatres
- Budget: $7.5 million
- Period: 2006-2009
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Client: Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization
Project Parameters
- Historic Renovation
- Sustainable design
- Restoration of iconic movie theater
- Features two movie screens and new period seating
- 12 month project duration
Awards
Green Building of America Award
- Real Estate and Construction Review - 2009
AIA Cleveland restoration Society
Preservation Award
- Real Estate and Construction Review - 2009
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