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FEB 2021, Topia Lobby

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FEB 2021, SUBWAY Lobby

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FEB 2021, Marquee

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MAY 2022, Dilapidated Boiler Room

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JUL 2021, Topia Lobby

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JUL 2021, SUBWAY Lobby

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MAY 2022, Marquee

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MARCH 2023, New Bathroom Exterior

TIMELINE / PROCESS

JUL '21 - exploratory demolition

 

AUG - DEC '21 - community programming

JAN - OCT '22 - demolished a dilapidated boiler room, installed a new roof for the lobby, restored the marquee, added fire sprinklers, installed accessible floors in the auditorium, and began to build a new bathroom addition.

NOV - DEC '22 - community programming 

 

JAN - MAY '23 - building dual-level bathrooms to accommodate an occupancy of 400 people

Equipping the building with HVAC

MAY - OCT '23 - community programming

WINTER '23 - fitting out a cafe / community space in the storefront retail spaces (2,496 SF)

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JUL ~ OCT 2022

AUDITORIUM IN TRANSFORMATION

Adams Theater Downtown Site Plan

THE SITE

6 miles south of MASS MoCA and 12 miles from Clark Art Institute, Williams College

Across the street (Park Street) from the Town Hall

Physically connected to Armory Court, a paved public space for social activities

50 ft away from Ashuwillticook Rail Trail

Over 300 public parking spots within a 2-minute walking radius of the Theater, free after hour parking

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AUDITORIUM DESIGN

The 8,109 sqft auditorium will be a multi-functional space with flexible configurations, ideal for the performing arts, lectures, rehearsals, and special events.

 

A maximum of 400 removable seats can fit into the space. 

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THE STOREFRONT CAFE

The 2,496 sqft street-front space has been divided into two units for decades.

 

The plan is to combine the storefront café and make it an inviting place for both Theater visitors and the local community. In conjunction with the adjacent Armory Court, the café at Adams Theater will provide a new social experience in town. 

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