The Writer’s Theatre in Glencoe, Illinois is a 36,000 square foot structure built in 2016 which was designed by famed architect Jeanne Gang to maximize the potential for theater companies while creating architecture which provides excitement for the community.

Upon walking into the structure, guests are welcomed by a vast, open lobby which accommodates performances, speeches, or community events.

Jeanne Gang is known as one of the most influential American architects due to her sense of boosting the efficiency of a space. For example, the tribunal stairs within the lobby of the Writer’s Theatre second as a location for concessions.

Another vital facet commonly found in Jeanne Gang designs is the implementation of organic, natural elements. the Writer’s Theatre makes use of timber trusses and wooden lattice to provide a sense of nature. Likewise, the expansive use of windows allows for transitioning views between the structure and an adjacent garden. If simply viewing the nature is not enough,  guests can utilize large lift and glide doors to open the lobby to the garden and allow the experience to spread outdoors.

The Writer’s Theatre is a perfect example of Jeanne Gang’s design style as it incorporates organic elements to create an aesthetically pleasing multidisciplinary structure which not only serves its intended purpose, but also many alternate uses.