The Ritz Theater Community Arts Center
TYPOLOGY: Institutional/Performing Arts Center
CLIENT: Safe Harbors of the Hudson
LOCATION: Newburgh, NY
SIZE: 80,000sf
COLLABORATORS:
Charcoal Blue
Akustiks
Proper & O’Leary Engineering
Derive Engineering
One Nature
Jensen Hughes
STATUS: Demolition Phase 1,
The Ritz Stagehouse
SERVICES: Building Assessment, Programming, Visioning, Concept Design, Schematic Design Permitting and Construction Administration
DESCRIPTION:
The Ritz vaudeville theater first opened in 1913 with performers unveiling their productions before returning to New York for opening night. Today, a complete reinterpretation of the famed theater is underway. This time, the new arts center will connect with the surrounding community by opening its doors (and windows) to create a transparent experience for the diverse and creative community around it. The building will cater to an array of performance types with independent venues that offer multiple experiences. Located on Safe Harbors Green, a new timber and glass pavilion will be a transparent box constructed of wood and glass inviting the surrounding community inside to experience the performing arts.
Affordable Housing
Our work with non-profit housing groups gives us special insight into affordable housing design and management. We're dedicated to this cause and collaborate with communities to offer comfortable, sustainable homes to those in need.
Single Family
DBA prioritizes close collaboration to create dream homes, integrating sustainable features for comfort and efficiency, blending indoor and outdoor spaces.
Accessory Dwelling Units
Cities are simplifying rules to build small detached homes in backyards, offering new living options for renters or family. DBA excels in building these ADUs with recent successful projects.