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Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Centre for the Arts

The Shakespeare Theatre Company

Sidney Harman Hall, the new home of the Shakespeare Theater Company, is a centrepiece in the revitalization of Washington, D.C.’s historic business district.

The 775-seat performance space occupies the first five and a half floors of an eleven-storey office tower. The three-level glass facade, distinguished by a projected bay window, not only establishes the theatre’s identity and purpose but directly links the activity within the public lobby areas to the vibrant outside environment.

The theatre itself achieves excellent acoustics, sightlines and audience comfort. For the artists using the space, the seamless marriage of advanced technology and a variety of stage configurations renders a flexible space that presents an unparalleled opportunity for theatrical creativity.

Location: Washington, D.C, USA
Client: The Shakespeare Theatre Company
Completion: October 1st, 2007

Photography: Tom Arban

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Awards

2008

  • Business Week / Architectural Record - Good Design is Good Business Award
  • American Institute of Architects, DC Chapter Awards - Award of Excellence
  • American Institute of Architects, Maryland Chapter Design Awards - Honor Award

The Team

  • Dan Gallivan
  • Martin Kristensen