A County press release says the improvements are among “the County’s most exciting accessibility projects in the Marin County. Danadjieva Hansen Architects, Inc. of Tiburon orchestrated the auditorium project.”
“900,000 visits a year can now enjoy art, fair and concert events in a graceful 21st century setting The handsome entryway plaza, which replaced an auditorium traffic turnaround is a big new welcoming public place, eliminating a car-centric, 1960s space with a modern, people-friendly-we can hang out here. We are thrilled,” says Jim Farley, county cultural affairs chief who heads Marin Center
“This project is a beautifully artistic expression of the county's extensive commitment to expanded accessibility at county facilities,” said Steve Kinsey, president of the Board of Supervisors, Marin County.
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“Thanks, Fani, Truly, we are thrilled with the new plaza and appreciate your gorgeous design and work. Already, even in this middle of winter, people are enjoying this new space and its possibilities. The County Fair will be a revelation,” Marion Boyd, Deputy Director, Department of Cultural and Visitor Services.
“The Marin Center improvements are aesthetically pleasing as well as usable to the greatest extent possible by all,” according to Bill Campagna, County disability access chief
The plaza under construction
The construction team