Stavanger Konserthus
This 148,000 square foot arts center is a vibrant and exciting new venue for all genres of musical performance, ranging from pop, rock, classical music, and musicals. At the heart of the building are two performance halls, more or less similar in volume, but opposite and complementary in content; one hall is a 1,500-seat concert hall, fine-tuned for natural acoustic, especially the philharmonic orchestra, and one hall is a 800-seat multipurpose theatre serving many functions—amplified music like rock and jazz, as well as musicals, dance, congresses and banquettes. This facility is part of a larger cultural initiative to provide the local community with a thriving arts scene.
Los Angeles Music Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall
2003
North America
An iconic building inside and out, this 367,000-square-foot center is the new home for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and…
Case Western Reserve University, Maltz Performing Arts Center
2015
North America
The adaptive reuse of Temple Tifereth-Israel required a deft touch in order to transform the synagogue into a 1,350-seat concert hall without affecting the historic architecture. The design team created a stunning 80-foot-wide acoustic canopy that hangs above the stage and holds lights, fans, and other performance and AV equipment. So the venue could accommodate everything from full orchestras to weekly religious services, we designed a stage composed of three adjustable lifts and platforms that can be raised or lowered to adjust the size of the performance area. We kept the infrastructure of the synagogue’s pews, but replaced the uncomfortable benches with rows of individual fold-down concert seating. Above the hall, a seven-sided dome was adapted so its historic stained-glass windows could slide out and reveal specialty stage lighting rigs. The 145,000 square foot Maltz Center also features a 94-seat recital hall and support spaces. Phase II of the project will feature a multipurpose theatre, studio theatre, and dance rehearsal room.
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay
2002
Asia
One of the most important performing arts complexes in Asia, this 645,000 square foot center boasts a versatile collection of performance spaces including a world-renowned concert hall, versatile multipurpose theatre, recital hall, studio theatre and two outdoor amphitheatres. The 1,600-seat concert hall features three adjustable acoustic canopies, 1,000 square meters of acoustic banners, and 58 adjustable concrete acoustic doors that connect to reverberation chambers and can be opened or closed to adjust the room’s tone. The horseshoe-shaped, 2,000-seat multipurpose theatre boasts the largest stage in Singapore and is capable of hosting Chinese opera or Indian dance—where musicians and performers share the stage. The theatre’s adjustable proscenium ranges from 45 to 54 feet and the room has a full stagehouse and orchestra pit. The facility also includes a shopping mall and a 250,000 square foot library devoted to music, dance, theatre, and film.
