Work in the 916-seat Herbst Theatre encompassed expanded stage wing space, renovated boxes, new seating, rigging replacement, orchestra lift upgrades, a new orchestra shell and improved theatrical lighting. The new backstage suite offers accessible stage level dressing rooms, a multi-purpose rehearsal room and a performers’ lounge.

The architectural lighting encompassed all public spaces including the performance venues, lobbies, circulation corridors, historic stairs, San Francisco Arts Commission exhibit space, offices and the exterior. An extensive initial inventory of hundreds of historic light fixtures original to the building was conducted and the fixtures were then meticulously restored and upgraded to be re-used throughout the building. Contemporary state-of-the-art lighting was designed for areas that did not feature historic fixtures. The entire building is now centrally controlled by a processor-based system that aggressively reduces lighting electrical loads.

The firm has completed numerous projects in the Civic Center Arts District during the course of its history.