With land at Beaver Creek Village Center at a premium and the desire for a high-quality performance venue that would expand the area’s cultural offerings, our design approach inserted a 535-seat multi-use theater, lobby and donor lounge below an operating outdoor skating rink. Inspired by the heritage of European theater design, the room’s horseshoe shape is reminiscent of many classic European halls. Raised, parterre seating at the orchestra level, along with a curved balcony create an intimate room, bringing the audience closer to performers. Interior finishes, the use of natural wood and custom designed carpets and fabrics reference the rich, autumnal palette of the Colorado mountain environment.

“People are literally able to walk off the lift with their skis, then don their black tie or formal attire and attend a concert.”
— Paul Wylie, Professional Ice Skater, 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist