Here Lee works with rectangles and flat surfaces. The space is grandiose. The ceiling opening may indicate a large indirect lighting scheme or an opening to a mezzanine above.
Low vaulted spaces and a high-ceilinged space with exposed rafters create the atmosphere of Old Mexico in this space to be used for eating, drinking, and entertainment.
The side exit doors of the auditorium are embellished with heavy Baroque ornament, while the wall above is finished in wood veneer set in a pattern of squares. An elaborate sculpture of a horse riding on waves flanks the proscenium.
The concept shows a large sculpture, possibly a fountain (perhaps a version of the fountain in the Chapultepec Theatre), set in the curved space of the low-ceilinged foyer. A circular opening in the ceiling reveals the mezzanine above. Doors to the a
The concept shows a large sculpture, possibly a fountain (perhaps a version of the fountain in the Chapultepec Theatre), set in the curved space of the low-ceilinged foyer. A circular opening in the ceiling reveals the mezzanine above. Doors to the a
The monumental space is focused on the larger than life-size figure sculpture, probably intended to be a fountain, flanked by curved walls decorated with abstract designs drawn from abstract art of the early twentieth century. Perhaps a study for the Chapultepec Theatre foyer sculpture.
The auditorium clearly includes a stage, providing the opportunity for live performances to be integrated into the eveningýs entertainment. Gigantic wave-like forms decorate the side wall.
Porthole windows accent the foyer wall decorated with giant mythological figures that appear to represent both European and ancient Mexican traditions.
Lee did a number of renderings for theatres to be built in Mexico City in the 1940s. At least two, perhaps three, were actually built. Because they included restaurants and other entertainment areas besides the motion picture theatre they were grander than most of his designs in the United States. This rendering depicts a grand foyer with a mezzanine and gigantic pylons anchoring the staircases at both sides
Lee proposes a dramatic succession of spaces. A two-story curvilinear arch drawn from Spanish Baroque forms frames the entrance to a grand foyer embellished with Spanish Baroque designs in relief. A broad staircase beneath a dramatically curved opening leads from the grand foyer into a one-story foyer area.
Lee uses circular and spiral forms to create a grand semi-circular staircase to the mezzanine level. Pylons decorated with wave, shell and spiral designs support the mezzanine level above. A ceiling lamp composed of layers of circles accents the foyer ceiling.
This view show the integration of the two previous restaurant areas, the larger high-ceilinged space in the foreground. An orchestra plays for dancing within one of the vaulted areas, while couples dance on the dance floor in the foreground.
Large-scale ceiling trusses, French doors leading to an outdoor dining space and dramatic hanging banners create a theatrical effect for this restaurant area which also features a dance floor.
Another version of the scheme (See 40716) depicts an elaborate cosmological vision of planets, moon, and stars above the auditorium exit doors and a fierce warrior on horseback framing the proscenium.