Overview

An acoustic sculpture in stainless steel—Gehry, acousticians, and the LA Phil co-authored a symphonic architecture.

Collaboration is the instrument. Architecture as ensemble.

Key Features

• Vineyard seating geometry for immersive sound.
• Double-curved metal surfaces controlling reflections.
• Lobby as urban threshold—a civic living room.

Team Roles

Sound & Space

• Reverberation time tuned via surface geometry and materials.
• Early reflections balanced for clarity across seating zones.
• Back-of-house flows integrated to support performance logistics.

How to Experience

• Attend a rehearsal, not just a concert.
• Walk exterior ramps at sunset.
• Sit in multiple sections to hear variances.