Huntington Theatre

The extensive renovation of Huntington Theatre in Boston touched every aspect of the structure, including critical upgrades of all mechanical systems. The 2.5 year project covered 75,000 square feet and restored and revitalized key architectural features of the building while providing modern comforts and amenities in public spaces and behind the scenes.

The project included four 6-feet x 6-feet double-leaf smoke vents and a single-leaf thermally broken smoke vent, 4-feet x 4-feet. “The existing ventilation structure was ineffective, and the theatre relied on manual operation of smoke vents,’’ said Nurit Zuker, Associate at Bruner/Cott Architects. “The location and condition of the existing ventilation structure on the roof was positioned vertically, but at an angle, which meant it could not be replaced with a modern unit.”

“The BILCO smoke vents were specified as a solution as they were ready to install, could be integrated with the fire alarm, and were large enough to ventilate the entire stage appropriately.”