Los Angeles Music Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles, California, USA
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16
years in the making
80
international architects originally considered
6,134
pipe organ auditorium centerpiece
The hall is intended primarily for symphonic music performances, however, many other performance types can be accommodated on the open stage platform. The center features a multipurpose pre-show area equipped with stage lighting, which can be used as a lounge, art gallery, or a performance space. The facility also features an outdoor amphitheatre designed for use by community arts groups and for children’s performances.
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owner:
County of Los Angeles
architect:
Gehry Partners
acoustician:
Nagata Acoustics
users:
Los Angeles Music Center, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, touring performances
spaces:
- 2,265-seat concert hall
- 300-seat outdoor venue
construction type:
New construction
theatre type:
Auditorium design/seating, Concept design, Music venues
services:
Concept design, theatre planning, and theatre equipment design and specification
completion:
2003
Hufton + Crow / View Pictures / Rex Features
Hufton + Crow / View Pictures / Rex Features
