RKA received a Merit Award for Architectural Detail from the Columbus chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Columbus) for the Ohio Theatre Loge, Mezzanine, and Balcony Renovation Project! CAPA is pleased with the improvements that enhanced patron comfort and mobility throughout the renovated Loge, Mezzanine, and Balcony.
From the jury:
“The jury commends this design team for thoughtfully restoring the Ohio
Theatre. Its contemporary use of material and the fabrication method
deployed produced a harmonious intervention. In addition to its careful
documentation and changes to improve aisles and uneven floor conditions,
the handrail additions are particularly noteworthy. The theater
originally utilized cast metal elements with great depth and richness,
which is not economically viable today. As a creative alternative, the
design team produced new rails through the innovative use of flat steel
plates, cut and assembled in a manner that yields a surprisingly
three-dimensional illusion. Of particular note, at the cross-aisle
guardrails, the turning of the elements at a 45-degree angle creates a
striking sense of depth and solidity. This is a good example of a
project designing with an economy of means and a clever use of
cost-effective modern steel construction technology that respects and
pays homage to the aesthetics of a bygone era.”
Check out more about this project at the Rogers Krajnak Website:
https://rogerskrajnak.com/community/2013/001-CAPA-Ohio-Theatre-Loge-Renovation.htm
Additional images and drawings are featured at this link from the AIA Columbus Awards website:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127125088@N05/sets/72177720302475702/
