• Image courtesy of Lara Swimmer

  • Image courtesy of Lara Swimmer

Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts

Bainbridge Island, WA

Project Categories

Seattle
Civic + cultural

Business Type

Performing arts theater

Size

15,500 square feet

Originally constructed in 1992, the performance arts center received needed renovations to better serve its audience. Work included a new lobby, studio theater, box office, concessions, and entry, along with a new control booth, seating, orchestra loft, and auditorium access to the main stage. With the renovations, the Buxton Center is better situated to provide an array of performance opportunities for the community on Bainbridge Island.

Sustainability

Certifications

  • LEED Silver

Special features

  • The most impressive feature is the two-story tall wood and glass curtain walls surrounding the entryway, allowing visitors to enjoy the natural views.

  • Sustainability strategies include energy-efficient lighting, low-flow plumbing fixtures alongside heat pump water heaters, and an expansion of the existing rain garden.

  • All-electric design with no fossil fuels for heating.

  • Future planning for two other additions, with this renovation allowing the future additions to take place without significant disruptions.

Media Coverage

The Architect's Newspaper: In Bainbridge Island, Washington, The Buxton Center reopens its doors following renovations by LMN Architects

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