The St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Project Description + Challenge

Legacy Beneath the Stars

As the prime consultant, ML+H provided a program, master plan, theme development, complete construction documents, and construction observation. Redeveloped as a cultural and heritage destination, the new 4,100-seat outdoor performing arts amphitheater was originally built as the home of the Florida State Play ‘Cross & Sword’. The facility includes a 15,000 square foot stage and back-of-house structure, partial covered seating, and patron services facilities. The site is sculpted into a coastal oak hammock and includes an interpretive arboretum.

Our Solution

Recognized as one of the most successful small to medium outdoor amphitheaters in the country, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre is truly ‘Rooted in Music & Community’.  The planning and design of this multi-purpose facility regularly brings the community together for a variety of performing arts functions and a very popular weekly farmer’s market.

Location

St. Augustine, Florida

Client

St. Johns County Board of Commissioners

Scope

Master Planning / Theme Development
Public Participation / Fundraising
Project Management & Permitting
Landscape Architecture

Architect

Les Thomas Architect, Inc.

Size

12.9 acres