PALACE THEATER

Introduction
The shell of the old Palace Theater belongs to the Main Street Oce. We were commissioned to nd a purpose for the building, to show a developer the possibilities available here. After a grossly over-budget rst attempt, we decided to present several schemes- showing the vast amount of opportunity in this building. We have four total: a gym, an art venue/restaurant, a farmers market/restaurant, and nally, a general multipurpose building.

Renovated Main Street Facade

Existing Main Street Facade

Existing Front Street Facade

History
The Palace was originally a general store, and was about half the size that it is today. Between 1898 and 1913 the general store was bought by Najeeb Solomon, an immigrant from Lebanon, and turned into a dry goods store. By 1925, Mr. Solomon had turned half of his dry goods store into a cinema. Najeebs son Teddy worked at the cinema when he was young and throughout college. This inspired his love for movies and the theater. He became a theater magnate, owning around 300 theaters and drive-ins throughout the south. It was Teddy Solomon who expanded the original theater to its current existance.

Site Plan

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Health and Fitness Center

Project Goals: The goal for the gym program for the Palace Theater is to create a single use facility that utilizes the volume of the building. This facility will enliven the downtown by providing a unique exercise facility that can be utilized by all age groups. Project Description: The Palace Theater, located on Main Street Downtown, used to be a place that brought the community together; however, it fell into disrepair and it hasn't been used since the 70's. Nowadays, its large structure still remains as a reminder of McComb's past. The large interior volume is the most noteable characteristic of the building, which allows for a wide range of uses for the space. The best single-use idea for the space is a health and tness facility, which will take advantage of the large interior volume of the building and bring the community together once again. This project includes turning the main space into a multipurpose sports area that can be used for basketball, indoor soccer and volleyball. It also includes a stationary equipment area, a free weight area, a running track, and leaseable space. People would come together with a similar goal: to become active and have a healthier lifestyle. Community Impact: The gym will be a useful tool in drawing more people to live downtown, and will encourage the community to live healthier.

BUILDING PROGRAM
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Top right: Outdoor climbing wall

5,180 615 78% 9% 3% 10% This area can be used for indoor soccer, basketball, aerobics, etc. This space would be the perfect spot for a smoothie or nutrition shop.

FIRST FLOOR
Sports Arena Leaseable Space Oce Foyer 1 n/a 180 n/a 40 130

Top left: Existing conditions Bottom: Running track

180 657

Total Net First Floor Total Gross First Floor Eciency (net area/gross area)

6,632 69%

100% 9,569

SECOND FLOOR
Locker Rooms Indoor Track Machine Area 20 30 10 180 100 90 2,174 3,067 904 35% 50% 15% Men and women's toilet, shower, and locker facilites Track can also be used for additional seating during sporting events.

Total Net First Floor Total Gross First Floor Eciency (net area/gross area)

4,583 87%

100% 5,249

THIRD FLOOR
Free Weights Area 25 60 1,510 100%

Total Net First Floor Total Gross First Floor Eciency (net area/gross area)

1,510 69%

100% 2,195

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MECHANICAL ROOM

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INDOOR TRACK

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Restaurant/Performance Auditorium/Art Gallery/Retail Space

Project Goals: The goal for the restaurant/art venue program for the Palace Theater is to create a multiuse facility composed of a small performance auditorium, art gallery, oce, retail space, and restaurant. The Palace Theater was a social hub in its heyday and it is the project goal to return it to this former role. This facility will enliven the downtown by providing cultural amenities to the area and by activitating both Main Street and Front Street. Project Description: The Palace Theater was converted from a feed store in 1920's by the Solomon Family, and fell into disrepair in the 1970's. The theater will be redeveloped as a mixed-use facility housing retail space, a performance auditorium, an art gallery, and a restaurant. The objectives for the project are to provide venues for local artists and performers and enliven Front Street with a new restaurant to augment the Caboose restaurant and help solidify McComb's place as a dining destination. The building will be divided with the performance auditorium, art gallery, and retail space on Main Street, and restaurant facing Front Street. These two uses will be separated by a core that contains the mechanical systems for the entire building as well as the toilets and kitchen for the restaurant. The current sloped oor will be altered so that both oors are level; however, the performance auditorium/art gallery will be on the Main Street level, and the restaurant will be six feet lower facing Front Street. The original Palace Theater entry and original windows on the second and third oors of the facade will be restored. Site Improvements: The project considers an optional entry via Railroad Blvd. thereby utilizing the "Ruins" as a dining space. Community Impact: By restoring the original marquee, the Palace Theater will resume its position as a landmark in the community. The restaurant/art venue program will enrich the artistic and cultural life of McComb and activate the downtown.

BUILDING PROGRAM
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FIRST FLOOR
ART VENUE Performance Auditorium Oce Leaseable Space Foyer Restaurant Bar Indoor Seating Patio Kitchen n/a 123 11 76 36 14 n/a 26 23 19 19 50 86 2 26 300 3,729 2,250 605 584 290 3,150 261 1,464 694 730 34% 21% 5% 5% 3% 29% 2% 13% 6% 7% Patio includes a small stage for local performers 20 x 15 portable stage (included in Auditorium SF)

Top: Outdoor seatting

Bottom: Existing conditions

Total Net First Floor Total Gross First Floor Eciency (net area/gross area)

6,879 9,569 72%

63%

SECOND FLOOR
Art Venue Balcony Art Gallery Control Room 52 28 2 12 50 81 2,174 607 1,405 162 20% 6% 13% 1% Gallery is accessed via main stairs

Total Net Second Floor Total Gross Second Floor Eciency (net area/gross area)

2,174 9,569 23%

20%

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PATIO SEATING (32)

STAGE

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BALCONY SEATING (52)

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EXISTING PROJECTION ROOM

GALLERY PERFORMANCE AUDITORIUM RESTAURANT MECHANICAL ROOM

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Farmers Market/Restaurant
Project Goals: The goal for the Farmer's Market / Restaurant program for the Palace Theater is to create a multiuse facility composed of the market, restaurant, and a small lease area. The Palace Theater was a social hub in its heyday and it is the project goal to return it to this former role. This facility will enliven the downtown by providing cultural amenities to the area and by activitating both Main Street and Front Street. Project Description: The Palace Theater was converted from a feed store in 1920's by the Solomon Family, and fell into disrepair in the 1970's. The theater will be redeveloped into a farmer's market on the rst oor and a restaurant extending to both the rst and second oors. The market will be split up into two areas: temporary and permanent. The temporary area will be on the south side of the building and will be open-air. The permanent side, separated from the temporary market by a mechanical/storage core, will be conditioned. One of the storefronts on Main Street will be converted into a kitchen where food is transported by dumbwaiter to the 2nd oor where patrons are seated. The restaurant will be associated with the market and will incorporate fresh foods into the menu. The original Palace Theater entry and original windows on the second and third oors of the facade will be restored, bringing the facades on both the Front St. and Main St. back to their original grandeur. Community Impact: By restoring the original marquee, the Palace Theater will return a landmark to the community. The market/restaurant will enrich the cultural and ecomomic life of McComb and activate the downtown.

BUILDING PROGRAM
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FIRST FLOOR
Temporary Market Stalls Permanent Market Stalls Mechanical Room Leaseable Space Foyer Kitchen 63 30 n/a 3 8 n/a 60 62 n/a 234 111 n/a 3,780 1,844 256 703 670 290 48% 24% 3% 9% 9% 4% 20 x 15 portable stage (included in Auditorium SF)

Total Net First Floor Total Gross First Floor Eciency (net area/gross area)

7,799 9,388 83% 9,569 72%

76 3 12 12 19 53 22 22 1,420 158 268 268

100%

SECOND FLOOR
Restaurant Seating Bar/Prep Delivery Party Room I Party Room II

62% 7% 12% 12% Gallery is accessed via main stairs

Total Net First Floor Total Gross Second Floor Eciency (net area/gross area)

2,114

100% 9,569 2,779 76% 23%

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Multipurpose Center
Project Goals: The goal for the multipurpose program is to create a large open area for a variety of uses. This project is the cheapest scheme, with the least amount of alterations to the existing building. Project Description: The multipurpose room will be in two levels to lower the cost of attening the oor. The balcony on the second oor is reduced in size to contain a classroom. Oces are also present on the second oor. Of the two storefronts, one will be a warming kitchen for special events and the other will be leaseable space. Community Impact: The Palace Theater in its multipurpose form can function in a variety of ways, from a movie theater to a wedding reception hall to a church. It is also large enough to hold community-wide events.

BUILDING PROGRAM

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