Renovating Arkansas s Premiere Performing Arts Venue

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1 Renovating Arkansas s Premiere Performing Arts Venue

2 HISTORY

3 HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Completed in 1939 Part of Franklin Roosevelt s New Deal, Robinson Auditorium was constructed as a Works Projects Administration (WPA) project with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, 2007 Handsome Neo-classical/Art Deco building is an iconic downtown Little Rock landmark, continuously serving the community for the last 74 years Named after the late Joseph Taylor Robinson

4 CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE First live recording of Hound Dog by Elvis Presley at Robinson Auditorium in May, 1956 Home of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and Broadway Theater Series Serves the community s needs for social and philanthropic events, as well as Ballet Arkansas, mutliple dance schools and area performance groups Largest performing arts venue in Arkansas Provides the capital city and citizens of Arkansas with world-class performing arts

5 ECONOMIC DRIVERS

6 CURRENT PERFORMANCE HALL USAGE Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Performs 28 concerts per year in Robinson Auditorium Attracts more than 50,000 patrons each year Calculations from Americans for the Arts indicate ASO makes a $6 million impact annually to the local economy Broadway Theater Series 4 show season with average of 16 total performances Occasional add-on show or multi-week run Based on The Broadway League s economic study, the Broadway Theater Series creates a $5 million annual impact to the local economy Multi-week shows, such as Wicked, provide an additional $8 million impact

7 CURRENT BUILDING USAGE 10 Year Averages Music Hall Conference Center 173 Days/Year 140 Days/Year Total Events / Year 194 Patron Days/Year 192,924 Direct Travel Expenditures/Year $17,573,629 Direct Travel Expenditures based on Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) industry multipliers by event type

8 DEMAND PROJECTIONS Conference Center Historical Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Total Events Revenue $150,000 $235,000 $259,000 $289,000 $315,000 research provided by HVS Convention, Sports, & Entertainment Facilities Consulting Performance Hall Historical Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Event Days Revenue $170,000 $275,000 $285,000 $292,500 $300,000 Based on economic information provided by The Broadway League and Americans for the Arts the total economic impact is projected to increase by $10 million annually

9 CURRENT CONDITIONS

10 ENTRY PERFORMANCE HALL LOADING CONFERENCE CENTER Historic building in need of restoration Entry steps in need of repair and handrails ADA entry needs to be improved Poor acoustics Long distances to stage Poor sightlines Antiquated technical support Old, inefficient mechanical systems Single loading bay Aesthetically unappealing Mechanical lift required to stage level Difficult access Highly visible loading not accessible Lack of public presence during certain hours Needs updated Audio Loading requires blocking traffic on Visual technology Broadway Bridge Elevator and escalator code No storage areas in wings compliance PUBLIC AMENITIES Limited lobby space Lack of adequate concessions Shortage of restrooms Limited ADA access Difficult wayfinding

11 Enhance Acoustics Improve Back of House Performance Support (particularly loading) Improve Conference Center and connections to Double Tree Hotel Provide welcoming and accessible visitor experience Respect and enhance historic structure Cultural Anchor for Little Rock s Downtown Entertainment District PROJECT GOALS

12 DESIGN TEAM

13 CONFERENCE CENTER PERFORMANCE SUPPORT PERFORMANCE HALL PUBLIC EXPERIENCE Upgraded and consolidated conference center with flexible meeting spaces Re-organized Back of House support spaces to improve loading, production conditions, and performers support Improved acoustics, sightlines, and aesthetics Lobby upgrades and expansion to improve the public experience and provide greater access PROPOSED RENOVATION

14 MARKHAM STREET BROADWAY BRIDGE CITY HALL OLD- DOUBLE STATE TREE HOUSE MUSEUM ARKANSAS RIVERFRONT BROADWAY ROBINSON AUDITORIUM SITE

15 TO CONFERENCE CENTER FROM PARKING GARAGE SERVICE SERVICE TO THEATER TO CONFERENCE CENTER FROM PARKING GARAGE TO THEATER TO CONFERENCE CENTER FROM PARKING GARAGE TO THEATER TO CONFERENCE CENTER STAFF TO THEATER PATRON DROP OFF TO THEATER TO CONFERENCE CENTER TO CONFERENCE CENTER TO THEATER PATRON DROP OFF EXISTING PROPOSED ACCESS AND CIRCULATION

16 PUBLIC EXPERIENCE

17 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC EXPERIENCE Expanded public lobbies for clear circulation to the performance hall, the conference center, and to the Doubletree and parking gargage via access points on multiple levels Expanded Performance Hall entries from newly expanded multiple level lobbies Greatly expanded public restrooms located on multiple levels Expanded street level lobby with improved ADA access and centrally located Box Office Dedicated Patron s Lounge located on the Historic Lobby Level Dedicated Concessions on multiple levels Improved ADA access throughout the facility New centrally located grand stair to link multiple lobby levels New landscaped public drop-off and entry from Broadway

18 VIEW OF EXPANDED LOBBY

19 upper Lobby tier 2 PeRFORMANCE HALL Historic Lobby tier 1 steet level lobby box office orchestra lower Lobby SECTION THROUGH LOBBY

20 VIEW OF STREET LEVEL LOBBY

21 IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE HALL Hall seating is reconfigured into an Orchestra level with two balcony tiers to improve sightlines and visual connection to stage TIER 2 New seating throughout including box seating on the sides of the hall that creates intimacy and scale New seat count: 2120 theater mode Volume in the performance hall is optimized by dropping the stage level enlarging the acoustic volume Envelope of performance hall is reshaped with modern interior finishes that optimize acoustic properties of the space TIER 1 Stage lifts extend the stage for symphonic performances, enhancing acoustics and connection to audience Technology upgrades include an expanded Control Suite and new Audio Visual and Acoustic reinforcement systems ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE HALL

22 133,500 GSF 2,609 Seats Existing Hall Wide x 140 Deep 9,246 SF of Lobby Space 13,200 SF of Conference Space 4,839 SF of Conference Break Out 24 Women s / 33 Men s Toilet Fixtures STAGE CONF LOBBY CONFERENCE CONFERENCE EXISTING SECTION 138,000 GSF 2,120 Seats New Hall Wide x 125 Deep SF of Lobby Space 12,450 SF of Conference Space - Conference Center 8,290 SF of Conference Break L Out 45 Women s / 30 Men s Toilet Fixtures Addition of Family Restroom Ballr m BALLROOM Ballroom CONFERENCE Conference Room Corr. Breakout Lobby TIER 2 Follow Spots Upper Lobby Mechanical South High Historic Lobby Concessionss LOBBY 04 - EL 309-4" 01 - Street Level Dressing STAGE TIER 1 Street Level Lobby Box Office 02 - H EL 290' - 4" Stage LOADING Dressing ORCHESTRA Control Lower Lobby Restrooms PROPOSED SECTION EL 277' - 4" Orch Pit

23 VIEW OF PERFORMANCE HALL

24 IMPROVING PERFORMANCE SUPPORT 1 ACCESS TO PERFORMERS New conductor s suite to accomodate small groups for meet and greets Performer s Lounge/Green Room with easy access from Front of House lobby 2 IMPROVED BACK OF HOUSE Dressing rooms upgraded and consolidated Back stage cross-over added ADA access to all performer s support areas including the orchestra pit Dedicated equipment storage area Backstage sound and light locks and acoustically separated dressing rooms TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES Theatrical systems upgrades including new catwalk system and lighting positions, new audio visual and sound reinforcement systems, and new control suite 4 4 EXPANDED LOADING DOCK Loading dock expanded to two-bays on stage level to eliminate need for lift Loading dock relocated to lower La Harpe level to eliminate need to block traffic for load in/out, and eliminate conflict with bicycle and pedestrian traffic on the new Broadway Bridge Staging area at stage right expanded for improved production change-overs. PERFORMANCE SUPPORT

25 IMPROVING THE CONFERENCE CENTER New grand ballroom for people to the North with stunning views of the Arkansas River Flexible meeting spaces with seamless connectivity to the Doubletree Hotel Dedicated Conference Center lobbies and breakout spaces ADA access throughout New improved Robinson to be LEED Certified CONFERENCE CENTER

26 VIEW OF GRAND BALLROOM

27 Rennovat 7 Statehouse P Little Rock, AR Owner Little Rock C Beaureau (LRCVB) P.O. Box 32 Little Rock, Owner Coun lrcvb@littler Design Archi ENNEAD AR 320 West 13 New York, N fax Architect of R Polk Stanley 2222 Cotton 100 Little Rock, INSTALL NEW STONE PAVERS TO MATCH EXISTING STEPS. (HATCHED AREA) Seal DN Key Plan REMOVE EXISTING STONE STEPS; WATERPROOF SLAB; REINSTALL STEPS; REPLACE DAMAGED STONES AS REQUIRED. SEE NARRATIVE FOR DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF WORK LIMESTONE PAVER MORTAR SET ON CONCRETE SLAB LIMESTONE PAVER SAND SET. CUT OUT OPENINGS FOR TREES CONCRETE WALK PROVIDE IRRIGATION IN PLANTING STRIP SOD MARKHAM SOD PLAZA / WALK LIGHTING IN ROBINSON PROJECT. PROVIDE ALLOWANCE FOR FIXTURES / INSTALLATION. CONCRETE BOLLARDS BROOM FINISH CONCRETE PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALK BY AHTD. COORDINATE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION W/ DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TEAM DROP OFF LANE BROADWAY ZERO CURB LINE NEW BROADWAY BLVD CONSTRUCTION BY AHTD FOUNTAIN TO BE REMOVED REMOVE EXISTING WALKS, DRIVE, CURB & GUTTER AND LANDSCAPING FROM MARKHAM TO BROADWAY BRIDGE 1 No. Date 08/05/13 Scale Sheet Title PLANNING Sheet No. A0

28 LA HARPE N. GARLAND LOWER LEVEL Performance Hall Performance Support Patron Support Conference Center

29 MARKHAM STREET LEVEL BROADWAY Performance Hall Performance Support Patron Support Conference Center

30 HISTORIC LOBBY LEVEL Performance Hall Performance Support Patron Support Conference Center

31 UPPER LOBBY LEVEL Performance Hall Performance Support Patron Support Conference Center

32 AERIAL VIEW

33 $60 million construction budget \ $68.6 million total project budget Expanded building 138,000 GSF (from 133,500 GSF) Re-use of existing building supports sustainable design and is more economical than building new Re-use of 1972 addition rather than re-build or demolish Maximizing available square footage in Robinson to serve performance and conferencing uses Minimum 30% Minority/Women Owned/Small Business subcontractor involvement COST CONSIDERATIONS

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35 PROJECT TEAM ARCHITECTURE Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects Ennead Architects ACOUSTICS / AUDIO VISUAL / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Jaffe Holden THEATRICAL Schuler Shook STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Engineering Consultants Inc. MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING/FIRE PROTECTION TME Inc. Consulting Engineers ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Tillotson Design Associates SITE / CIVIL ENGINEERING McClelland Consulting Engineers landscape Landscape Architecture Inc. CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION Caradine Companies Architecture cost estimating Venue Consultants Construction management CDI Contractors Hunt Construction Group Owner representatives City of Little Rock Little Rock Convention and Vistitor s Bureau SCM Architects