"The Doris Duke Theater accommodates up to 400 audience members, engineered to support a wide range of performance staging formats, including immersive installations and multimedia-based choreography."
"Mecanoo's design integrates sustainable systems such as thermally treated pine cladding, a green roof, and rainwater collection, grounding the building in the Berkshire landscape."
The Doris Duke Theater at Jacob's Pillow has opened in Massachusetts, replacing the previous studio theater lost to fire in 2020. This high-tech venue, designed by Mecanoo, supports various performance formats, including live and digitally augmented shows. It features a mass timber structure and accommodates up to 400 audience members. The design incorporates sustainable materials and systems, reflecting the surrounding landscape. The theater is part of a broader initiative to enhance access to dance and creative expression, hosting a range of performances and exhibitions by diverse artists.
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