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Elbe Philharmonic Hall in Hamburg                by Herzog and de Meuron

Concert halls push the limits of design and sound

Could it be that we're entering a golden age in concert hall design? The very idea may sound a little crazy, given how adamantly some...more

Minoru Nagata and Walt Disney Hall, L.A.

Japanese acoustician Minoru Nagata, an early adviser on Disney Hall, and Lothar Cremer, who had worked with Scharoun... more The Soul of the Hall

 

New US Concert Halls

As concert halls have evolved into multipurpose destinations — complete with chic restaurants, bars and the inevitable education centers — local officials and business leaders have come to view them as a... more

The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, CA by Cesar Pelli

The Kimmel Cen- ter for the Per- forming Arts is the new home of the Philadelphia Orch- estra. Accommo- dated within the center is the Ve- rizon Hall for or- chestral...more

 
Philadelphia Kimmel Center by Rafael Viñoly

 

An Atlanta Symphony for Santiago Calatrava

Atlanta Symphony Center. Atlanta, Georgia

The new Atlanta Symphony Center will provide the first dedicated concert hall and educational facility in the 60-year history of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, an ensemble...

that enjoys inter- national promin- ence under Music Director Robert S- pano and Principal Guest Conductor Donald Runnicle. The building, a... more Statement

 
Santiago Calatrava

New Product Showcase

   
Morsø
The new Morsø 5660 Std is among the world’s most environmentally-friendly fireplace inserts.
Harwick
We develop unique architectural hardware products for the fenestration industry.
St. Cloud
For acoustical applications and historic replication, to wind, rain and impact resis- tance, specializing in challenging windows.

Malarkey
Choose Malarkey EZ-Ridge for an elegant, high-definition accent to your roof.
Sunglo
Be Green and beautiful, our skylights are unlimited in size, and designed to offer natural light to your project.
Green Screen
Unique wire frame configuration can span between structure members including free standing screens and gazebos.
Winsted
Take security viewing to a new level. The Winstead "Talon" Custom Console System will grab the operator's attention.

Eldorado Stone
The new Eldorado Stone "Candle Wall" are impressive plans that create a pleasurable incandescence for any room.
Edwards Cast Stone
Edwards Cast Stone creates unique cast stone for your building that simulates natural cut stone.

Selux
Bollards for architects and specifiers: distinctive, original designs that perfectly complement a wide variety of architecture.


Viracon
Imaginative aesthetics to strict environ- mental and energy issues to critical budget requirements, Viracon makes it work.

American Clay
Natural Earth Plasters bring the appealing finishes of Nature to your project anywhere you want to add healthful beauty.

Fire Trak
Fire Trak achieves a fire rating for head-of-wall joints subject to 1/2” or more of deflection.
BK Lighting
Mini Micro™ Floodlight - new halogen and solid-state lamp technologies that enable an incredible reduction in size.

Pedini USA
Now available in the US. Since 1956 Pedini Kitchens has produced innovative modern kitchen solutions for the residential market.

Innovators

Richard Neutra
(1892-1970 )

"Architects must have a razor sharp sence of individuality"

Neutra was born in Vienna. He studied under Adolf Loos at the Technical University of Vienna, was influenced by Otto Wagner, and work- ed for a time in Germany in the studio of Erich Men- delsohn... more Neutra

Neutra's Kafmann House in Palm Springs, Ca. 1946

Charles Rennie Mackintosh
(1868-1928 )

"There is hope in the honest error; none in the icy perfections of the mere stylist"


Charles Rennie Mackintosh, architect, designer and art- ist is celebrated around the

world as one of the most creative figures of the early 20th century.... more CRM Mackintosh Jewelers Place

Glasgow School of Art      1845
Mackintosh Chairs            1845