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Botetourt Theater Renovations
William & Mary engaged Glave & Holmes to revisit a 2016 concept design study for the renovation of the Botetourt Theatre in Swem Library with the goals of increasing the functionality of the space by providing ADA accessibility, increasing seating capacity and modernizing the technology of the theater. A new selected concept removes the raised wood stage at the front of the theater to allow for increased seating and space for resloping grade of the floor to meet current accessibility requirements. Other enhancements of the renovated space include new technology, enhanced acoustics, additional egress and new finishes and lighting.
Project Details
- Project Number: 204-80007
- Cost: $1,825,000
- Fund Source: Private Funds
- Project Start Date: April 2024
- Construction Start Date: January 2025
- Finish Date: January 2026
- Design Project Manager: Anne Baskerville
- Construction Project Manager: Amber Hall
- Closeout Manager: Tim Dean
- Design Team: Glave & Holmes
- Construction Team: Tazewell Contracting
Progress
Construction is substantially complete and the project is in the closout process.
Building Committee
Amber Hall, Project Manager
Carrie Cooper, Dean of University Libraries
Lisa Nickel, Associate Dean of Research & Public Services
Dan Pisaniello, University Architect
Troy Davis, Head of Media Services - Swem Library
Swem Library's Botetourt Theater existing conditions
Swem Library's Botetourt Theater
Swem Library's Botetourt Theater
Swem Library's Botetourt Theater
Swem Library's Botetourt Theater