Loew’s Metropolitan Theater

Aesthetic

The restoration of the Loew’s Metropolitan Theater for the Brooklyn Tabernacle is the recipient of both a Lucy Moses Preservation Award from the NY Landmarks Conservancy and a Brooklyn Builds Award for Community Facilities.

Statistics

  • 150,000 square feet
  • $22 million
  • 3,200 seats
  • Full restoration of the theatre
  • 250-voice choir
  • Rehearsal space
  • Full audio / video production suite

Function

This adaptive re-use project includes the full restoration of the 3,200-seat theatre and the reconstruction of three attached 5-story buildings for use as church offices and classrooms / meeting rooms. The theater is designed to accommodate a 250-voice choir with full audio and video recording capability. The design also features a rehearsal space for the choir and a full audio/video production suite.