RANCHO MIRAGE COMMUNITY park EXPANSION & AMPHITHEATER

Rancho Mirage, CA

The goal for the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater was to develop a memorable venue for a variety of performances that did not detract from the existing experience of the park. To accomplish this, the amphitheater nestles into the site to take advantage of local mountain views. The stage and lower bowl seating area recess below grade, allowing the visible scale of the venue to be respectful of the neighborhood. Interesting landscaping material, specimen trees contribute to a building design that merges the earth and the architecture, setting the atmosphere. The result is a space that functions as both an amazing recreational space and performance venue. In addition to the amphitheater, the project included a promenade, parking area, pickle ball courts, exercise stations, play area, and Armed Services Memorial. The expansion area added three acres to the original seven-acre park that is adjacent to the Whitewater Wash.