Concert Halls by Nagata Acoustics


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Thirty Years of Acoustical Design for Music Venues and Vineyard-Style Auditoria
Author(s): Yasuhisa Toyota, Motoo Komoda, Daniel Beckmann, Marc Quiquerez, Erik Bergal
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Switzerland
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN-13: 9783030424527, 978-3030424527

Synopsis

This visually stunning and data rich text catalogs the design of 32 concert halls by world-renowned acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota and his team at Nagata Acoustics, the firm behind the celebrated Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie, and numerous others. Alongside architectural drawings and photographs, commentary on the design process and challenges of each hall provides insight for the dedicated listener to appreciate a wide range of internationally beloved concert venues. Summarized acoustical and architectural data for each of the halls will provide valuable reference information to architects and acousticians alike. Following the project anthology is an overview of the history, development, and acoustical features of vineyard- and surround-style concert halls. A broader discussion of design philosophy reveals the methods by which Toyota has guided architects to create world renowned halls. These technical and general discussions give architects the foundation to design for the performing arts, and provide audiences a new insight and perspective to consider the next time they attend a concert.