Old Globe Plaza at the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center This complete makeover for the heavily used Plaza at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park included a complete re-grading and expansion of the existing plaza to accommodate increased use and accessibility, concurrent with the new, state of the art Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, a 20-million dollar replacement of the old Cassius Carter Theatre. The new plaza design features granite paving, interlocking pavers and sand finished concrete in a concentric, radiating pattern, appointed with an outdoor dining pavilion, audio visual hook ups, lighting, seating and landscaping, all set in a festival atmosphere amidst San Diego’s greatest theatre venue. Demolition began in July of 2008 and construction was completed in December of 2009. Special recognition of the contributions of private citizens was a requirement of the program, but needed to be tastefully included in the work. Bronze letters in the paving and etched granite pavers celebrate the philanthropy of San Diego citizens, while remaining subtle. The plaza serves as an arrival point for all 3 theatres, and needed to be a nexus between Balboa Park and the theatre interiors. At intermission, there can be as many as 1500 people in the plaza at one time, so the plaza area was expanded and seating greatly increased. The pavilion and surroundings create a dynamic setting for theatre events. Landscape on all perimeters was enhanced to promote an enclave like quality to the venue.

Project Information

Project Address: 

1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego CA.92101

Project Owner/ Developer: 

The Old Globe Theatre

Owner Contact Name/ Email: 

Michael Murphy, General Manager <mmurphy@theoldglobe.org>

Project Architect/ Designer: 

Landscape Architect: David Reed Landscape Architects

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