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Listen
Through conversations, meetings, and observation with key stakeholders, we work to understand goals, priorities, and the vision for the project.
Dream
Once we understand what matters most, we help shape those ideas into clear project goals. This phase is about aligning needs, ambitions, and practical realities.
Assess
We review existing conditions, study comparable spaces, and draw from past experience to evaluate opportunities.
Program
Working collaboratively, we develop a needs analysis, space program, and pre-schematic design package. This becomes the project roadmap.
Launch
From start to finish, the project is led by a principal consultant who remains involved, ensuring your one-of-one project is executed at the highest level.
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Bard College -
Conservatory of Music

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Harlem Stage -
The Gatehouse Theater

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Mott Haven High School

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St. Ursula Academy -

Theater Adaptive Reuse

Featured Projects

Explore our work across theaters and performance spaces, where space, sound, and systems are designed to work as one.

Our Process

Every project begins from the inside out, shaped by how a space works.

We describe our design philosophy as an inside-out approach. We start by listening to the owner  their administrative and artistic staffs, technicians and building committees. Informed by interviews, meetings, and direct observation, we help our clients realize their dreams through practical and innovative design solutions. We work closely with your team to develop a clear Needs Analysis, working Space Program, and Pre-Schematic Design package that will guide all future phases of the project. Drawing on lessons from comparable projects, site visits and/or reference imagery from relevant performance spaces, and a range of design options, this phase establishes a strong, practical foundation for the work ahead. Studio B1 prides itself on the personal attention provided to each client and project. The project will be managed by a Principal Consultant, a partner, not only in the firm, but also a partner in your project, from first meeting to last.

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Our Services

Precision systems for immersive spaces.

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Audiovisual

Studio B1’s audiovisual expertise delivers tailored media solutions that enhance communication and elevate audience experiences across performance venues, museums, classrooms, hospitality, workplace, broadcast, and more. From immersive technologies such as AR/ VR and projection mapping to broadcast systems, digital signage, and professional audio recording, we design, program, and commission seamless systems that meet the demands of any space. Our services include systems ready for content development, IMAG, paging, speech reinforcement, UC Communications, signal distribution, and large scale video systems- all back through technical precision and a thorough working understanding of communications systems.
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Theater Design

Working with your team, we will conduct existing condition surveys and inspection of production technology systems. Our performance technical systems consulting will provide comprehensive analysis of existing conditions surveys, performance related technical systems including rigging, seating, sightline studies, stage machinery, theatrical drapery, pit lifts, orchestra shells, and performance lighting systems. We provide master planning; professional services Request for Proposal development; owner representation for facilities upgrades; and program analysis for performing arts centers including sightline studies and logistic analysis for multi-use venues.
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Acoustics

 Working with our clients we provide a comprehensive investigation of the venue’s acoustical requirements based on existing or intended programming. This includes an assessment of room acoustics for performance and production facilities, and noise vibration control for mechanical systems, sound isolation systems and environmental noise control. Our objective is to collaborate with our client’s key stakeholders and current organization model to identify what works, what opportunities exist to improve, and what gaps may be addressed so that our client’s venue can operate at peak effectiveness to meet their own expectations for their organization.
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Lighting Design

Studio B1’s lighting team creates elegant, energy-conscious designs that enhance architecture, task areas, and ambient environments. From theatrical and exhibit lighting to daylight harvesting and zoned-control, we combine aesthetic impact and technical rigor to every design - from energy modeling, code-compliance, and life-cycle analysis to support your sustainability goals. Our award-winning team fullfils your vision every step of the way with expertise in multiple market channels, resulting in simplified communication and cohesive design.
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Acoustics

Working with our clients we provide a comprehensive investigation of the venue’s acoustical requirements based on existing or intended programming. This includes an assessment of room acoustics for performance and production facilities, and noise vibration control for mechanical systems, sound isolation systems and environmental noise control. Our objective is to collaborate with our client’s key stakeholders and current organization model to identify what works, what opportunities exist to improve, and what gaps may be addressed so that our client’s venue can operate at peak effectiveness to meet their own expectations for their organization.
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Audiovisual 

Studio B1’s audiovisual expertise delivers tailored media solutions that enhance communication and elevate audience experiences across performance venues, museums, classrooms, hospitality, workplace, broadcast, and more. From immersive technologies such as AR/ VR and projection mapping to broadcast systems, digital signage, and professional audio recording, we design, program, and commission seamless systems that meet the demands of any space. Our services include systems ready for content development, IMAG, paging, speech reinforcement, UC Communications, signal distribution, and large scale video systems- all back through technical precision and a thorough working understanding of communications systems.
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Lighting Design

Studio B1’s lighting team creates elegant, energy-conscious designs that enhance architecture, task areas, and ambient environments. From theatrical and exhibit lighting to daylight harvesting and zoned-control, we combine aesthetic impact and technical rigor to every design - from energy modeling, code-compliance, and life-cycle analysis to support your sustainability goals. Our award-winning team fullfils your vision every step of the way with expertise in multiple market channels, resulting in simplified communication and cohesive design.

Featured Projects

Performance Spaces
Designed to Perform

Explore our work across theaters and performance spaces, where space, sound, and systems are designed to work as one.

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St. Ursula Academy -

Theater Adaptive Reuse

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Notre Dame Academy

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Veterans Memorial Park Amphitheater

Where Projects Begin

Every performance environment starts with a conversation.

Where Projects Begin

Every performance environment starts with a conversation.

 

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Featured Projects

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Bard College -
Conservatory of Music

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Harlem Stage -
The Gatehouse Theater

Mott Haven - Large Interior (1).jpg

Mott Haven High School

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St. Ursula Academy -

Theater Adaptive Reuse

Explore our work across theaters and performance spaces, where space, sound, and systems are designed to work as one.

Where Projects Begin

Every performance environment
starts with a conversation.

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