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Case Western Reserve University, Maltz Performing Arts Center

Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Roger Mastroianni

The adaptive reuse of Temple Tifereth-Israel required a deft touch in order to transform the synagogue into a 1,350-seat concert hall without affecting the historic architecture.

The design team created a stunning 80-foot-wide acoustic canopy that hangs above the stage and holds lights, fans, and other performance and AV equipment. For the venue to accommodate everything from full orchestras to weekly religious services, we designed a stage composed of three adjustable lifts and platforms that can be raised or lowered to adjust the size of the performance area. We kept the infrastructure of the synagogue’s pews, but replaced the uncomfortable benches with rows of individual fold-down concert seating. Above the hall, a seven-sided dome was adapted so its historic stained-glass windows could slide out and reveal specialty stage lighting rigs. The 145,000-square-foot Maltz Center also features a 94-seat recital hall and support spaces. Phase II of the project will feature a multipurpose theatre, studio theatre, and dance rehearsal room.

Theatre Projects
owner:
Temple Tifereth-Israel, Case Western Reserve University
architect:
MGA Partners | Charles Greco (1924 architect)
acoustician:
Akustiks
users:
Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, Case Western music department
spaces:
  • 1,350-seat multipurpose hall
  • 94-seat recital hall
construction type:
Adaptive reuse
theatre type:
Houses of worship
services:
Programming, concept design, theatre planning, theatre equipment design and specification
completion:
2015
Theatre Projects
Roger Mastroianni

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