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<br /> K I L P a g e 26 <br />ARCHITECTURE <br />P L A N N I N G <br />www.kilarchitecture.com <br /> <br />1 1 2 6 L I N C O L N W A Y E A S T S O U T H B E N D I N 4 6 6 0 1 ( 5 7 4 ) 2 8 8 . 2 6 5 4 V O I C E 2 8 9 . 2 4 2 0 F A X <br />8. Interiors: <br />The interior spaces of the building have deteriorated locally due to the ongoing water leaks and <br />compromised roof. The auditorium decorative plaster is extensively deteriorated, with many areas where <br />the plaster has delaminated from substrates and/or completely fallen off. The Central portion of the <br />ceiling, and the stage proscenium remain in moderate to good condition. The stage remains dry, while <br />the wings at either side are wet with plaster beginning to breakdown and flake. The roof deck in these <br />areas shows significant signs of moisture presence. The auditorium and stage are largely void of major <br />collections of debris and furniture, but there are pi les of old radiators and other scrap metal, and some <br />mechanical units and furnishings spread throughout the space. At the west end of the building, the <br />storefronts have been mostly gutted of their interior finishes and demising walls. The debris from these <br />storefront areas has been piled in the theater lobby at the center of the west bank of spaces. The second- <br />floor offices are believed to remain intact, through likely have at least some moisture damage. The <br />projector room, above these areas, is in stable condition, with limited moisture infiltration. The basements <br />are wet, mostly as a result of the open roof, and cluttered with debris, old mechanical equipment, and <br />limited flooding at the northwest corner. As part of the mothballing we recommend removal of all loose <br />debris from the building, including the auditorium, basements, storefronts, and upper levels. This will help <br />the building dry out faster, and make it easier begin planning for and initiate long-term maintenance and <br />planning for future development. Additionally, removal of loose debris will make it easier to conduct further <br />more invasive assessments of the structures condition after it is dry. Interior demolition of fixed items and <br />infrastructure requiring a demolition permit are advised to be held until a future development plan is in <br />the works. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PROCENIUM