Town Hall Theater

Summary

Bread Loaf used Integrated Project ManagementSM (IPM) to restore the 1883 Middlebury Town Hall Theater and transform it into a modern 238-seat theater and community center.

Early phases of the restoration included restoration and stabilization of the exterior brick and stone, chimneys, stained glass windows, slate roof, copper weather vane and town bell. The lower level was redesigned and expanded to provide gallery space, rehearsal space, staff offices, dressing rooms and restrooms. The main level was expanded to provide wing and crossover space for the stage.

The last phase of work completed all the interior spaces and created a new balcony and stage structure. New mechanical and electrical systems provide optimal comfortand convenience. Additional lobby and back-of-house space supports year-round productions.

Green Building/Sustainable Design

Reuse and restoration of existing historic structure
Removal of hazardous materials
Redevelopment of downtown site
Well-insulated building envelope utilizing closed –cell foam for air and moisture control and dense-pack cellulose for bulk insulation and noise control
High performance windows and storm panels over historic windows
Cellular black-out shades to further reduce heat loss at windows
Natural materials such as Vermont slate and copper roofing, locally milled decorative woodwork and patterned cedar shingles
Use of recycled and local materials
Low or no VOC emitting interior finishes
Multi-staging HVAC system to increase efficiency
Overall building energy efficiency
Energy efficient lighting and state-of-the-art theater lighting control system to reduce power consumption
Occupancy sensors at applicable spaces to additionally conserve energy
Water conserving plumbing fixtures

Client Experience

"Bread Loaf understands the special needs of a non-profit corporation… It requires not only skill at the drafting board, but a true interest in the well being of the community – and these guys have it. From the beginning they’ve been not only our partners but our greatest champions. Their enthusiastic support has been invaluable to our fledgling organization."

Doug Anderson
Executive Director
Town Hall Theater

Awards

Excellence in Architecture Award

2009

Merit Award

American Institute of Architects, Vermont – AIA

Best Builders Award

2009

Building, Renovation

Associated General Contractors of Vermont – AGC

Best Building Renovation

2009

Vermont Division of Historic Preservation, Vermont Downtown Program Green Mountain Awards

Vermont Public Spaces Merit Award

2002

American Society of Landscape Architects, Vermont, Vermont Planners Association
American Institute of Architects, Vermont, American Society of Civil Engineers