Founded in 1978, Studio Theatre is Washington, DC's premier venue for contemporary theatre and one of the most respected mid-size theatres in the country, serving nearly 75,000 people each year. The design team had to account for behind-the-scenes equipment given that this theatre is one of the few in DC that has set design, costume design, etc. all under one small roof. The renovation preserves raw character from the theater's original design, while providing new and improved elements such as tiered, fixed seating, a double-height entrance, a venue to post private gatherings, and more.