Mecanoo has designed Jacob's Pillow Doris Duke Theatre in Massachusetts, United States.

The Jacob's Pillow Doris Duke Theatre is a visionary architecture of connection that bridges Indigenous stewardship with future-looking technology.

Located in the Berkshires, the mass timber facility serves as a digital-first dance-making lab. Inspired by the 'seven generations' philosophy, the design features an organic form oriented to the four cardinal directions.

Blurring the boundaries between nature and performance through its permeable veranda, the Jacob's Pillow Doris Duke Theatre incorporates a state-of-the-art digital backbone for AI and robotics.

As a result, this sustainable, inclusive space honours its historic legacy while redefining contemporary dance.