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BRENDEN THEATRES MODESTO 18
MODESTO, CALIFORNIA
This freestanding 18-plex stadium theatre was designed for Brenden Theatres as part of a revitalization effort for downtown Modesto. The project integrates 6,000 square feet of street front retail area with 101,000 square feet of theatre area. The exterior walls are constructed of integral color concrete block with some exterior insulating finish systems (dry vit).
Concrete masonry block was selected for the wall material because of its cost effectiveness and its use as both structure and finish material simultaneously. Given the historical downtown location and the numerous existing brick buildings, the challenge was to fit in with the surroundings. To disguise the stereotypical block characteristics, a 4-inch high block was selected to create the "look" of brick masonry units at prominent pedestrian locations. Also, numerous colored and textured blocks were arranged in a sunburst pattern, to create some festive effects on the surface of the structure along the larger wall expanses. The combination of brightly colored materials, neon and lighting throughout the project give theatergoers an energized experience.
ARCHITECT:
Behr
Browers Architects, Inc.
340 N. Westlake Blvd., Suite 250
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Francisco
A. Behr, AIA
Director of Design
Michael
Browers, AIA
Director of Projects
Andrew
E. Althaus, AIA
Project Architect
