As Associate Structural Engineer, Leuterio Thomas provided structural design services for the theater and marquee tower. LT worked closely with the architect, theater designer, MEP engineers, and other consultants to coordinate the venue’s long-span structure, retractable seating system, concrete lower levels, and equipment-support requirements.
The structural drawings were developed in Revit using analysis software connected to the building model. This workflow allowed information to move between the analytical and Revit models, reducing manual markups and supporting faster coordination during the project’s aggressive design schedule.
Trusses spanning more than 200 feet created the column-free space needed above the main event floor while allowing the venue to support several configurations. The orchestra-level structure was coordinated with retractable seating so the floor could be adapted for performances, sporting events, and banquets.
For the marquee tower, large cantilevered steel frames achieved the architectural design intent while supporting the LED display and substantial mechanical equipment. The tower’s position near a proposed water feature required careful coordination of its structure and foundations with the surrounding architecture and site elements.
Continuous coordination across disciplines allowed LT to resolve complex structural and spatial requirements while delivering its work on schedule and within budget.
