Asylum in downtown Portland is being renovated and expanded / photo by WBRC A/E
Portland, ME – Construction is underway for the renovation and expansion of Asylum, a 15,600sf live music and restaurant facility in downtown Portland. The project was designed by WBRC Architects Engineers in collaboration with owner’s consultant, Alex Gray, and the owners.
Located in a tight site footprint in Portland’s Historic District, the facility will remain partially operational while construction is completed by Consigli.
The existing 1960s building footprint is being expanded horizontally and vertically for a total area of 24,500sf, doubling the concert occupancy to 1,000. The exterior design grounds the building in strong existing masonry site elements, and contrasts it with modern aperture highlighting the event space.
Goals for the project include increased capacity, improved stage sightlines, upgrades to accessibility and safety, as well as a forthcoming full rebranding effort.
