Sightlines | EPISODE 1 | The Collaboration Between Architects & Theatre Consultants | Jason Morgan

Welcome to Sightlines, the podcast all about the process of designing live performance spaces to enable new forms of storytelling, expression, understanding and suspended disbelief. Today, we're diving into the design process of an architecture firm tasked with a major renovation of a multi-purpose venue. Today's episode is proudly hosted at Blyth Memorial Hall in Blyth, Ontario.

This exclusive session features a very special guest, Jason Morgan, principal of JPM Architecture. Jason has worked on a wide variety of projects, including the renovation of Blythe Memorial Hall. His firm is a small-town architectural firm that specializes in heritage restoration, among other projects.

In today's episode, Jason covers how architects approach theatre spaces and work with consultants who have deep knowledge of theatre systems. We'll explore how they overcome design challenges to create functional and creative spaces that truly meet their clients' needs.

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Welcome to Setting the Stage & JPM Architecture's Work 0:00
Projects JPM Architecture is Currently Working On 5:26
Favorite Part of Being an Architect & Project Design 7:48
Renovation of Blyth Memorial Hall_ Goals & Challenges 9:13
Surprises in Theatre Design & Audience Experience 11:48
Stakeholders & Multi-purpose Nature of Blyth Memorial Hall 13:30
Lessons Learned & Structural Challenges 15:59
Complexity of Indoor vs. Outdoor Performance Spaces 17:33
Seating Layout, Accessibility, and the Booth Design 20:19
Production Table and Projector Issues 22:34
Balcony Guardrail and Pipe Grid Access 26:52
Bringing in Theatre Consultants & House Lighting 30:55:00
Functionality vs. Aesthetics & HVAC Considerations 33:53
Acoustics in Theatre Spaces 35:56
Misconceptions about Theatre Design Complexity 38:37
Resources for Understanding Theatre Spaces 41:39
Architects and Budgeting for Projects 43:37
Stage Lighting and Grid Design 46:17
Control Systems and Future Proofing 49:02