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Architecture
From its opening night in 1927 through the 1970s, the theater served as Lompoc’s primary stage for entertainment, culture, and civic life—a true gathering place for the community.
19six was engaged to restore this historic landmark, reviving its past glory while equipping it for the future. The stage and auditorium will be carefully renovated, restoring original finishes and details while integrating state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. The existing structure—including the lobby, auditorium, and street- and second-floor offices—will be modernized, while a new adjacent building will provide essential theater support spaces, transforming the venue into a contemporary hub for performances and events.
At the rear of the property sits the Land Office, believed to be Lompoc’s oldest commercial building and most recently used for storage and dressing rooms. It will be relocated to H Street, where it will be repurposed as commercial space. This move creates a welcoming walkway beside the theater and a windbreak for the new lobby patio.
The newly designed support building will house dressing rooms, a green room, a scene dock, loading facilities, and other back-of-house functions on the ground floor. Its second floor will feature a multipurpose room for rehearsals, intimate performances, and community rentals. An open-air patio between the buildings will provide flexible space for outdoor gatherings and events.
The expanded lobby will seamlessly connect to this patio, enhanced with string lighting, sunshades, and heaters, ensuring year-round use and creating a vibrant new heart for the community.
