Colin Smith Architecture

National Heritage Museum

Lexington, MA

National Heritage Museum
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This outdoor performance space for the National Heritage Museum was proposed to handle the museum's many outdoor cultural events. Located on the beautifully landscaped grounds of the Masonic Supreme Council Headquarters, the project draws connections to the site's historical past. The alley of trees that once served as the promenade and driveway for the original estate takes on new life as an outdoor performance hall. The stage and colonnade backdrop draws its language from the mansion's portico with which it shares its axis. The facility is designed to handle anything from a small dance performance to a full orchestra and seating for up to 1000 spectators. In addition, the project includes a bus stop for the Liberty Ride and formal staircase connecting the lower grounds to the upper alley.

 

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