Escott O. Norton
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Escott O. Norton is a building designer and consultant focused on finding solutions to better preserve and enhance historic theatres, homes, and buildings. Escott is also the author / illustrator of a series of coloring books focused on historic theatre architecture, ColoringHistoricTheatres.com
Escott O. Norton's Background
Escott O. Norton's Experience
Owner and Lead Designer at EON Design Co.
2000 - Present
EON Design is involved an all facets of theatre, residential, and commercial design, from restoration, adaptive reuse, interior space planning and decoration to site development and building design. Focusing on historic and "character" homes, we specialize in creating the perfect environment for each owner, taking into account their personal preferences, tastes and needs, as well as the unique qualities of each property.
Director at Friends of the Rialto
1985 - Present
Friends of the Rialto is an advocacy group dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and reopening or the beautiful Rialto Theatre in South Pasadena. Working under the fiscal sponsorship of the Pasadena Arts Council while we file for not-for-profit status, our goal is to work with all interested parties; owners, leaseholders, city officials, theatrical professionals, local business leaders and citizens, to find a solution that is best for the historic Rialto Theatre and the residents who love it! We are currently working with industry pros to develop a business plan for the restoration, reopening and operation of the Rialto.
Author/Illustrator at Coloring Historic Theatres
Present | Los Angeles
Executive Director / Board Member at Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation
June 2012 - 2020 | Los Angeles, CA
LAHTF is a major player in the protection and revitalization of the historic theaters in downtown Los Angeles and environs. www.LAHTF.org Mr. Norton was privileged to act as Executive Director for 6 years.
Member at BNI Referral Solutions
June 2011 - 2018
I was the Building Design Professional of this excellent networking group.
Executive Director at Pasadena Schubertiade
February 2012 - 2015
The Pasadena Schubertiade is a new city-wide Music Festival centered around the music of prolific composer, Franz Schubert. Founded in early 2012 under the artistic direction of Stephen Grimm, The Pasadena Schubertiade taps into the wealth of musical talent living in the Pasadena area. Our 3 day Premier Festival in February 2012 featured world renowned and multiple award winning artists such as Robert Thies and Elissa Johnston. The next festival has been expanded to 8 days, taking place February 10-17, 2012. The Pasadena Schubertiade successfully produced numerous concerts for 3 years.
Freelance Production Designer at EON Design
1980 - 2001
For more than 20 years I worked in the Film industry, starting in the Camera Department and working my way up to Production Designer. These years were vitally important to my growth as a designer and artist.
Lead Designer at EON Design Group
September 2011
EON Design Group, a new division on EON Design Co, is a team of talented designers and specialists, formed specifically to work in the multi-unit residential market. We know that apartment and motel owners are business people, so our service focuses on improving the appearance of rental properties, thereby decreasing turnover, increasing occupancy rates and monthly revenues. Part of the way we do this is by giving these old buildings a sense of "HOME". bringing a classic style and warmth to architecture that is usually is devoid of character. For more information, please contact us at (323) 459-5005 or [email protected]
Escott O. Norton's Education
Pasadena City College
1980 – 1981
Area H Alternative School
1972 – 1979
Escott O. Norton's Interests & Activities
Historic Theatres, Historical Architecture, Art Photography, Model Building, Los Angeles history, Theatre
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