I thought I'd leave you with a video of Frank Gehry talking about the Walt Disney Concert Hall. This…
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The Walt Disney Concert Hall at 111 South Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles, California is the fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center. Bounded by Hope Street, Grand Avenue, 1st and 2nd Streets, it seats 2,265 people and serves (among other purposes) as the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Lillian Disney made an initial gift in 1987 to build a performance venue as a gift to the people of Los Angeles and a tribute to Walt Disney's devotion to the arts and to the city. The Frank Gehry-designed building opened on October 23, 2003. Both the architecture by Frank Gehry and the acoustics of the concert hall (designed by Yasuhisa Toyota) were praised in contrast to its predecessor, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The project was launched in 1992, when Lillian Disney, widow of Walt Disney, donated $50 million. Frank Gehry delivered completed designs in 1991. Construction of the underground parking garage began in 1992 and was completed in 1996. The garage cost had been $110 million, and was paid for by Los Angeles County, which sold bonds to provide the garage under the site of the planned hall.
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Ryan Guinee commentedI would say rough and heavy follows the tectonic though. Perhaps unintended, but some of the best architectural happenings are a result of such.about 9 months ago via OpenBuildings.com
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Adel Zakout commentedTotally agree.. It seems like the workmanship/detail wasn't so good from close.about 9 months ago via OpenBuildings.com
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Tom Mallory commentedI was disappointed by the finishing of this when you get up close... felt heavy and rough around the edges for meabout 9 months ago via OpenBuildings.com
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