City of Lafayette Arapahoe Center Theatre Design Services - 2025
City of LafayetteCity · Lafayette, CO- Due
- Oct 31, 2025
- Deadline passed
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Lafayette is seeking comprehensive design services for the renovation and expansion of the historic Arapahoe Theatre, located at 300 E. Simpson Street. The project involves a culturally significant venue within a historic church structure listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places. Scope includes the interior renovation of approximately 1,550 square feet and a new 800 square foot addition with a basement storage area. Design requirements cover lobby expansion, two new ADA single-use restrooms, a ticketing and concession counter, a combined light and sound vestibule, updated dressing areas, and a multi-use outdoor performance space. Final designs must be construction-ready and fully compliant with historic preservation standards and ADA requirements. Submissions are due October 31, 2025.
Construction-ready final designs
SUMMARY
The City of Lafayette is seeking comprehensive design services for the renovation and expansion of the historic Arapahoe Theatre, located at 300 E. Simpson Street.
The project involves a culturally significant venue within a historic church structure listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places. Scope includes the interior renovation of approximately 1,550 square feet and a new 800 square foot addition with a basement storage area. Design requirements cover lobby expansion, two new ADA single-use restrooms, a ticketing and concession counter, a combined light and sound vestibule, updated dressing areas, and a multi-use outdoor performance space. Final designs must be construction-ready and fully compliant with historic preservation standards and ADA requirements. Submissions are due October 31, 2025.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Construction-ready final designs
- Scope location
- Lafayette, CO
- Projected sq ft
- 2,350 sq ft
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