Palace Theatre

Project Objectives:Manage the renovation of the historic Palace Theatre, a 100-year-old theatre in downtown Saint Paul, into a 3,000-person capacity concert venue devoted to contemporary music.

Challenges:The building went unused for several decades and was in need of many repairs, from a leaky roof to complete replacement of building systems.

Customized Solution:To preserve the building’s historic character, the project team sought selective renovation to stabilize the century-old theatre.

Scope:$15.6 million

Service:Project Management

Awards:AIA St. Paul Heritage Award

Contractor:McGough Construction

Architect:Oertel Architects, LTD.