Gloucester Forum

Set on a long-vacant waterfront, the new Pier 58 provides a prominent civic and cultural forum that celebrates and supports Gloucester’s long-standing fishing industry. The exterior aesthetic draws inspiration from the large-scale industrial buildings that define Gloucester’s harbor.

Assembly spaces are oriented toward spectacular views of the working docks below and the open harbor beyond. The cultural space is elevated on a raised plinth in order to preserve dock access for the fishing industry from projected long-term ocean flood levels.

The 600-seat theatre is designed to host art events like opera, dance, music and cinema festivals, 300-seat studio theatre, and reception room to host community activities such as business conferences lectures and town hall meetings.