Thomasville Municipal Auditorium Design

2026-11-03

A . Project Description The City has adopted a phased renovation strategy to address urgent life safety concerns and position the Building for long - term success . This approach ensures the building reopens safely and on schedule while creating a foundation for future enhancements that elevate the visitor experience and expand programming opportunities . The project will be delivered in two phases , with the expectation that a design package is developed for the combined program through the end of design development documentation . Phase 1 : Life Safety and Deferred Maintenance Focus : Immediate safety and operational needs to allow safe reopening . • Exterior : o Exterior façade repairs , including remediation of water intrusion points o Repair and restore windows , complete masonry restoration o Repair exterior structural concerns ( egress stairs , elevated slabs , cornice ) o Enhance exterior signage and branding for stronger community presence , in coordination with rebranding and marketing enhancements • Life Safety : o Design full facility fire suppression system and install system in Auditorium and adjacent frontof - house and back - of - house spaces o Design and replace outdated fire alarm system throughout Building o Address ADA compliance issues in restrooms and egress routes o Complete MEP repairs and code - compliant electrical upgrades o Replace HVAC system and improve environmental control • Auditorium : o Repair and / or replace Auditorium ceiling , improve room acoustics , and remediate water intrusion and mold o Upgrade architectural lighting and ceiling production lighting access o Add aisle lights for safe egress ( orchestra & balcony levels ) o Complete phase 2 of rigging system replacement ( work in progress via PointWright Rigging and Theatre Projects ), and enlarge stage - left door o Replace critical production equipment at end - of - life and address necessary technical production positions o Improve entry sequence ( carpet , paint ) and refresh lobby finishes o Coordinate rebranding and marketing enhancements ( interior signage )

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