Cultural and Civic

The 1980’s-era building debuted as the Honolulu Club, a fitness and social-networking hub for the city’s well to do. Despite its exclusive membership, the seven-story structure was uninspired architecture: a solid, beige, unarticulated block, with strip windows interrupted by a large blank wall on the main facade. The building’s formal reinvention has been a matter of strategically revealing the existing mid-rise by removing portions of the historic fabric and inserting new elements consistent with the site’s new purpose.

Founded in 1928, Interlochen Center for the Arts, on its scenic Michigan campus has inspired generations of artists. Students study music, theatre, visual arts, film, creative writing and dance, guided by an outstanding faculty and guest artists. Interlochen has a summer festival that serves some 2,500 students through performances and educational programs in the arts since 1964. The project involves the conceptual design for a renovated and expanded dance building to include five studios, changing rooms, offices and other support spaces. The project will include structural and mechanical upgrades to the existing masonry and wood framed building. 

Designed to replace an outdated facility, Seabury Hall’s ‘A’ali’ikuhonua Creative Arts Center is located on a promontory overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Its barn-like structure echoes architectural elements seen throughout upcountry Maui. The open floor plan, large sliding doors and sensitive siting create a strong connection between interior and outdoor spaces.

Located in Becket, Massachusetts, Jacob’s Pillow Dance has been an institution in the Berkshires for over 80 years, and its new 6,000-sf dance studio honors this rich history by seamlessly fitting into the arts organization’s well established campus.

As part of Flansburgh's proposed renovation project, the historic Lederer Theater Center will be upgraded for accessibility. Chace Theatre will be replaced with a flexible space with flat floor and moveable seating risers. Furthermore, a transparent new addition will add a new elevator and offices and strengthen the identity of Trinity Rep from the street.

Flansburgh developed a campus master plan for the expansion of Cotuit Center for the Arts (CCftA). Founded in 1993 and incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization in 1995, CCftA has grown into an award-winning and dynamic arts and cultural hub serving Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts, and beyond. Flansburgh’s master plan for CCftA’s 7.5-acre campus on the Upper Cape Cod evaluates the Center’s urgent space needs and proposes the design and construction of a new educational wing and a new 400-seat theatre, which will be connected by a new lobby to the existing 200-seat theatre.

Acoustics, function and aesthetics work in harmony to produce a beautiful result at the new 525-seat theatre at the American International School of Johannesburg. Part of the master plan Flansburgh created for the school in 2011, the theatre includes a scene shop, dressing rooms, storage areas, and front-of-house support spaces.

The Sutton Memorial Theater provides a professional-grade, 500-seat performance venue designed to showcase the robust drama programs of both the local middle and high schools. The fully accessible auditorium features a curved seating layout and innovative LED balcony fronts that sync directly with music tracks or preprogrammed theatrical lighting to immerse the audience in the production. To ensure maximum programmatic flexibility, the main stage incorporates adjustable prosceniums for various performance styles, while the rear seating sections easily transform into independent lecture halls for daily academic use.

The Daniel A. Mullin Light and Courtyard, Stanley Kunitz Common Room renovation, and Hudson D. Walker Gallery were completed in May 2022 to further FAWC’s mission of enabling creatives and enhancing Provincetown’s artistic heritage. The three projects create a place where artists can exhibit, share, and discuss their work. Together, they welcome the community into the heart of FAWC’s campus and its artistic influence.

Located at the heart of the historic Jacob’s Pillow campus, the 1942 Ted Shawn Theatre is a beloved cultural anchor. Our renovation design carefully prioritizes the preservation of the theater's iconic 70-year heritage and rustic character while integrating state-of-the-art technical systems, structural enhancements, and comprehensive accessibility upgrades.

The new Provincetown Police Station at Route 6 and Shank Painter Road creates a prominent town gateway, marrying classic Cape Cod geometry with native dune landscaping. The light-filled, fully accessible facility integrates ship-inspired cherry accents and ballistic protection, offering a 24/7 emergency operations hub built to withstand 148-mph winds above the floodplain.

The new 40,000 sf City Hall is the prime destination for citizens and visitors as they interact with the City’s numerous municipal departments.  The Council Chamber, situated on the first floor and visible from Pleasant Street, serves as the People’s Room. Conceived as an oval, with a shallow domed ceiling and light wood walls, it encourages civic discourse. The glass wall of the entrance lobby, grand stair to City departments, open department offices and a roof deck convey the City’s commitment to transparent governing.

The new $12.3 Million, 24,000-sf Malden Police Headquarters is part of the Downtown Malden Revitalization Project. The downtown parcel is part of a mixed-use development which will also include a new City Hall. The new Police Headquarters will be located in the city’s industrial corridor and serve as a catalyst to redevelop the Eastern Avenue section of Malden.

Now in its 49th Season, Boston Lyric Opera is dedicated to creating compelling operatic experiences throughout the greater Boston area. The new tenant fit-up at Midway studios serves as an anchor for creative professionals, students, and the arts community in Fort Point Arts district. It allows BLO to present wide-reaching community and educational public programs and performances year-round. It also offers rehearsal space and a professional workspace for creatives and entrepreneurs, providing support for Boston’s creative economy and expanding local creative industry infrastructure with state-of-the-art facilities.

The proposal for the new Jack Kerouac Center in Lowell, Massachusetts is a museum and performance venue designed to bring the literary icon fully home while anchoring the revitalization of the city's Acre neighborhood. Developed in partnership with the Jack Kerouac Foundation following singer-songwriter Zach Bryant’s recent purchase of the original On the Road scroll and the historic St. Jean Baptiste Church where Kerouac served as an altar boy, the project aims to enrich downtown cultural life. Preliminary renderings, recently shared with the Lowell community at its annual folk festival, showcase a design that deeply respects the historic fabric of the church while introducing a lasting tribute to Kerouac’s free spirit, creating an inviting space where future generations can reflect, enjoy, and learn.