We reported about Terra Bruce‘s snazzy vision for a revitalized Regent Theatre (551 Mount Pleasant Road) back in October 2022.
In February 2023, they submitted their official proposal to the City:
Proposal to fully renovate and partially reconstruct the existing theatre. The existing historic front (west) facade fronting on Mount Pleasant Road will be retained. Construction plans include a new roof, full/new excavated basement, replacing the north, east and south walls, and full interior renovation. A new, 3 storey building addition to the rear (east) is proposed of approximately 1,076 sqm, which includes back of house and new loading area. A small addition is also proposed at the front of the building to create a third floor seating and lobby area. No parking spaces are proposed.
Regent Theatre rendering looking east towards proposed development (NORR/Hariri Pontarini Architects, 2023).
Wonderful news, but can we have extensive photographs taken of what is existing and historical before renovation starts? Too often this documentation is not done beforehand.