Building PACE

Architectural Model

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As seen from NE corner

As seen from 106th Ave NE

As seen from NE 10th St

PACE—as the only large, modern, multidisciplinary theatre in the area—will give the Eastside a nationally notable venue for touring theatre productions, classical, jazz and pop concerts, ballet and contemporary dance, and children's and family programs, and will serve more than 400,000 people annually. It will be a multipurpose facility equipped with the most current technology, with the flexibility to draw both major productions and smaller, more intimate shows. PACE's seating capacity will range comfortably from fewer than 750 to its capacity of 2,000 to meet the needs of different types of performances.

Conceived by architect Norman Pfeiffer, of Pfeiffer Partners, the building's design boldly announces its artistic nature and spirit. The exterior reflects the cultural purpose it brings to the community, featuring alternating curtains of stone and glass to create a dramatic effect that makes the building distinctive in its urban setting. Although unique in style, the design will beautifully complement Bellevue's varied architectural styles and modern sensibility. The interior includes a spacious lobby for gathering and greeting, with colored walls and lighting elements that create a visual drama for patrons and passersby alike, changing from day to night and with the seasons. In the hall itself sightlines are unobstructed from all of the 2,000 seats and great care is being taken to ensure patron comfort. Every detail, beginning with acoustics, is designed to the exacting standards required of a great performing arts center.

PACE will be one of the top five theatres in the region, the Eastside's only peer of Seattle's Paramount and Fifth Avenue Theatres, McCaw Hall, and Benaroya Hall. In addition to a glittering array of national and international artists—and with no resident company—PACE will offer an Eastside performance home to local and regional arts organizations such as the Seattle Symphony, the Pacific Northwest Ballet, the Seattle Opera, and the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra. PACE will both enhance the arts and expand audiences for the benefit of all arts organizations. PACE will also serve as a local resource for civic and community uses, such as education programs, lectures, receptions, and conferences.

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Location

PACE is located in the heart of downtown Bellevue on the corner of NE 10^th Street and 106^th Avenue NE—the street address is 855 106^th Avenue NE. The theatre will feature easy auto and pedestrian access from north, south, east, and west, ample underground parking, and access to restaurants and other downtown attractions.

Project Size

135,000 square feet
Access to 10,000 underground parking spaces
Seating will be on three levels: orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony
Seating capacity from fewer than 750 to 2,000

Stage Specifications

Stage size 110 feet wide by 50 feet deep
Proscenium 55 feet wide by 35 feet high
Fly tower is about 100 feet from stage to grid
Orchestra shell
Orchestra pit for up to 40 musicians
State-of-the-art lighting, rigging and audio systems

Project Cost

$160,000,000:

$8,000,000 in Land
$11,000,000 in Design and Engineering
$114,000,000 in Construction
$2,000,000 in Furnishings and Equipment
$6,000,000 in Soft Costs
$9,000,000 in Fundraising and Administration
$10,000,000 in Endowment

Project Team

Architect: Pfeiffer Partners; Norman Pfeiffer
Theatre Design Consultants: Schuler Shook; Robert Shook
Acoustics: Jaffe Holden; Russell A. Cooper
Project Management: Keller CMS, Inc.; Steve Nelson
General Contractor: Sellen Construction; Scott Redman
Executive Director and CEO: John Haynes

Groundbreaking

2008

Opening

2010