Proscenium Architecture and Interiors, Vancouver  Architects

Stanley Theatre

  • Location: Vancouver, BC
  • Size: 48,000 ft² renovation
  • Completion Date: 1998
  • Client: Arts Club Theatre Society

The Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage opened in 1998 as the Arts Club Theatre Company’s flagship venue, transforming an abandoned movie theatre on South Granville into a fully functioning 650-seat performing arts venue. The design team worked within the parameters of the tight urban site to balance restoration of heritage elements with major interventions to the existing building fabric to provide a viable venue for live theatre.

The Stanley Theatre was awarded the 1999 Vancouver Heritage Award in recognition of sensitive rehabilitation.

*Photography by Anthony Fulker, 1999