https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1116-wasa-studio-a en-us myrtle-hall.asp Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:30:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7574-myrtle-hall Myrtle Hall Myrtle Hall WASA/Studio ABrooklyn, New YorkImage courtesy WASA/Studio A Myrtle Hall Myrtle Hall WASA/Studio ABrooklyn, New YorkImage courtesy WASA/Studio A Myrtle Hall Myrtle Hall WASA/Studio ABrooklyn, New YorkImage courtesy WASA/Studio A Myrtle Hall Myrtle Hall WASA/Studio ABrooklyn, New YorkImage courtesy WASA/Studio A Myrtle Hall Myrtle Hall WASA/Studio ABrooklyn, New YorkImage courtesy WASA/Studio A Myrtle Hall Myrtle Hall WASA/Studio ABrooklyn, New YorkImage courtesy WASA/Studio A Myrtle Hall Myrtle Hall WASA/Studio ABrooklyn, New YorkImage courtesy WASA/Studio A Myrtle Hall Myrtle Hall WASA/Studio ABrooklyn, New YorkImage courtesy WASA/Studio A Myrtle Hall Myrtle Hall WASA/Studio ABrooklyn, New YorkImage courtesy WASA/Studio A Myrtle Hall Myrtle Hall WASA/Studio ABrooklyn, New YorkImage courtesy WASA/Studio A Lentzl@bnpmedia.com (Linda C. Lentz) WASA/Studio A and H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture team up on the Jerome Robbins Theater and Dimenna Center for Classical Music in Manhattan.

]]> 450-w-37th-street.asp Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7360-west-37th-street-in-new-york-city The six-story, concrete-and-glass structure was designed by the late architect John Averitt (who died a year before its completion) to be a versatile, column-free performing-arts hub. 450 West 37th StreetJerome Robbins Theater: WASA/Studio A The DiMenna Center for Classical Music: H3 Hardy Collaboration ArchitectureNew York City, NYThe six-story, concrete-and-glass structure was designed by the late architect John Averitt (who died a year before its completion) to be a versatile, column-free performing-arts hub.Photo © Francis Dzikowski/Esto Framed with Corten steel, the seating structure central to the Jerome Robbins Theater has a distinct balcony supported by a thick tube running through its core and from discrete ceiling hangers on top Jerome Robbins TheaterWASA/Studio A New York City, NYFramed with Corten steel, the seating structure central to the Jerome Robbins Theater has a distinct balcony supported by a thick tube running through its core and from discrete ceiling hangers on top of the control booth. Photo © Alexander Severin/Razummedian The steep rake provides excellent sight lines to the open, flat-floor stage, a configuration that reinforces an intimate relationship between performer and audience. Jerome Robbins TheaterWASA/Studio A New York City, NYThe steep rake provides excellent sight lines to the open, flat-floor stage, a configuration that reinforces an intimate relationship between performer and audience.Photo © Alexander Severin/Razummedian Acrylic-resin-lined stairs at the top of the orchestra seating have LED-lit hand rails and lead to the balcony and a second-level exit, or down behind the rear of the structure to the lobby lounge. Jerome Robbins TheaterWASA/Studio A New York City, NYAcrylic-resin-lined stairs at the top of the orchestra seating have LED-lit hand rails and lead to the balcony and a second-level exit, or down behind the rear of the structure to the lobby lounge.Photo © Alexander Severin/Razummedian The major stair rises across the glazed court elevation, while a translucent and mirrored-glass wall separates the stair from the galleries. Jerome Robbins TheaterWASA/Studio A New York City, NYThe major stair rises across the glazed court elevation, while a translucent and mirrored-glass wall separates the stair from the galleries.Photo © Alexander Severin/Razummedian More salon than rehearsal space, Cary Hall features bamboolike red oak panels, comfortable red oak sprung floors, and daylight that filters through soundproof skylights to provide a soothing environme The DiMenna Center for Classical MusicH3 Hardy Collaboration ArchitectureNew York City, NYMore salon than rehearsal space, Cary Hall features bamboolike red oak panels, comfortable red oak sprung floors, and daylight that filters through soundproof skylights to provide a soothing environment for musical groups as large as a full-size orchestra and chorus.Photo © Francis Dzikowski/Esto Likewise, in Benzaquen Hall ' sized for smaller chamber ensembles ' the architects concealed a complex cacophony of acoustic trappings with custom-hued, sound-transparent stretch scrim, inset with rib The DiMenna Center for Classical MusicH3 Hardy Collaboration ArchitectureNew York City, NYLikewise, in Benzaquen Hall ' sized for smaller chamber ensembles ' the architects concealed a complex cacophony of acoustic trappings with custom-hued, sound-transparent stretch scrim, inset with ribs of red oak, carefully placed for acoustic performance. Photo © Francis Dzikowski/Esto H3 Hardy Collaboration created a series of stylish and comfortable meeting/lounge spaces throughout the DiMenna Center, such as the Grossman Cafe Lounge illuminated by abundant north light from the bu The DiMenna Center for Classical MusicH3 Hardy Collaboration ArchitectureNew York City, NYH3 Hardy Collaboration created a series of stylish and comfortable meeting/lounge spaces throughout the DiMenna Center, such as the Grossman Cafe Lounge illuminated by abundant north light from the building's existing glazed facade.Photo © Francis Dzikowski/Esto The building's common lobby provides access to both the Baryshnikov Arts Center and the Jerome Robbins Theater by elevator, while musicians can reach the DiMenna Center for Classical Music via elevato The DiMenna Center for Classical MusicH3 Hardy Collaboration ArchitectureNew York City, NYThe building's common lobby provides access to both the Baryshnikov Arts Center and the Jerome Robbins Theater by elevator, while musicians can reach the DiMenna Center for Classical Music via elevator or stair. The entrance to Cary Hall is one flight down and Benzaquen Hall is one flight up.Photo © Francis Dzikowski/Esto 450 West 37th Street The DiMenna Center for Classical MusicH3 Hardy Collaboration ArchitectureNew York City, NYImage courtesy H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture 450 West 37th Street Jerome Robbins TheaterWASA/Studio A New York City, NYImage courtesy WASA/Studio A 450 West 37th Street Jerome Robbins TheaterWASA/Studio A New York City, NYImage courtesy WASA/Studio A 450 West 37th Street Jerome Robbins TheaterWASA/Studio A New York City, NYImage courtesy WASA/Studio A