Imagination Station - KeyBank Discovery Theater

The 8,200sf KeyBank Discovery Theater addition is a premium, large-format venue, attracting families, young adults, lifelong learners, school groups, travelers and businesses to downtown Toledo for education and entertainment.

Despite the lack of architectural identity in the original exterior design, Imagination Station is a destination which draws thousands of visitors from across the region. As the concept for the theatre evolved, the team focused on creating clarity and simplicity with the new addition. So much of what defines Imagination Station is experiential. The leadership wanted a new architectural expression that evoked the same creativity and inventiveness as their exhibits inside. A simple box containing the theatre program is clad with a supplemental shroud of perforated metal panels. Both sunlight and artificial light are leveraged to cast shadows and flashes on the metal panel surfaces giving the effect of an active and kinetic façade throughout the day. The primary entrance is expressed with transparent glazing showcasing current STEM exhibits and new retail programming.

Awards:
AIA Toledo - Honor Award