The Beverly Theater

As Las Vegas’ first and only independent film house, live music venue, and storytelling arena, The Beverly Theater is synonymous with innovation. Its design is purposeful to ensure that it exceeds industry standards whether it be hosting a cinematic experience, a live concert, or an author panel event. A fully retractable seating system allows the Theater box to become a fully flexible venue. Additionally, a movable glazed wall system blends indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing performances from the theater to expand into the adjacent courtyard. Central to the design is the advanced audio-visual technology. The Beverly Theater features a custom audio experience with a platform that integrates high-quality loudspeakers, microphones, digital processing, patented algorithms, and proprietary certification techniques in a flexible package. This enables The Beverly Theater to transform its architectural acoustics with a finger tap, affording incomparable sonic flexibility. Intense and careful detailing and coordination during the design and building process by the Design Team was imperative for the above sound transformation and performance. The Experience- Upon arrival, the carefully planned desert landscape and black porcelain wall announces the entrance to a special place. Once the oversized wood pivot door opens, the visitor is surprised by the visual layering of the space. An entire lobby wall retracts and connects the interior space with the courtyard beyond. The courtyard allows for not only visual connection but also becomes a lively pre-function space when occupancy is maximized allowing the venue to expand. As you enter the lobby, you are greeted by a sculptural staircase that is framed by colored glass panels and up lit with warm lighting. The third step detailed in wood becomes part of a large platform that wraps along the outside of the staircase and serves as a bench for seating. This is a unique theater lobby space. Visitors can immerse themselves in a book as they wait, meet a director, or be part of a book signing. Once at the second level, the visitor feels a powerful and ever-changing display of light and shadow. They have arrived at the Terrace “Segue.” “A segue is a seamless transition from one scene to another, and it’s exactly what this design represents.” Kip Kelly, Creative Director, Rogers Foundation. It was important for the Rogers Foundation to have guests be able to have an opportunity to connect without the pressure of purchasing a movie ticket. Segue features a bar, fireside seating, city views, live music performances, as well as literary programming. From the lobby without a ticket to the movies, guests can experience the art gallery or immerse themselves at the “Segue”. “Segue” is art. A custom perforated metal panel system completes the composition embracing outdoor spaces connecting the terrace to the lower courtyard. Color is integrated along the exterior glazing, allowing for light and color to spill at the interior lobby. While at night, when lit, the staircase becomes a glowing iconic element. The building becomes ART.

Sustainable strategies include- -Reduced Parking footprint / maximized open space The Beverly Theater maximizes site utilization exceeding open space requirements for Downtown Las Vegas. Owner/city agreements for ridesharing and offsite parking in neighboring properties, allowed for a significant reduction in parking needs limited to accessible on-site parking only; reducing asphalt and parking footprint. The courtyard scheme planning allowed for the integration of a programmed space that supports not only the theater, but also the Writer’s Block next door. Furthermore, it allows for additional daylighting opportunities at the lobby and green room. -Reduced SRI materials The exterior hardscape at level one, raised pedestal pavers at the Deck, and the roof material are light in color and aggregates, supporting reduced solar reflective indexes. Furthermore, the white overall composition contributes toward low heat gain in the harsh desert climate. -Native and drought tolerant landscape blend this indoor/outdoor experience. -Natural Ventilation The courtyard pulls in cooler airflow from the breezeways and folding glass door systems and releases the heated airflow upward through the perforated canopy. The custom perforated, high-recycled-content aluminum panel system embraces the exterior event spaces - providing a canopy of shade that reduces the heat gain contributing to user’s comfort at exterior spaces.