Jacob’s Pillow has revealed its plans for the redesigned Doris Duke Theater, which will be built on the original site of the theater that was destroyed by a fire in November 2020. Mecanoo, based in the Netherlands, has taken on the role of lead architect for the new building project, collaborating with Marvel, based in New York, who serves as the project’s architect of record and landscape architects.
Jacob’s Pillow seeks to establish a cutting-edge dance theater focused on the future. The Doris Duke Theater will incorporate modern digital elements while keeping the cozy ambiance of the former studio theater.
The reimagined Doris Duke Theater will cover approximately 20,000 square feet, significantly increasing from the previous 8,500 square feet. The design allows for flexible use of the space, enabling the building to host performances, events, residencies, and more, sometimes concurrently.