Diller Scofidio + Renfro Unveil New London Centre for Music
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New York City-based interdisciplinary design studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro has revealed the design for the new London Centre for Music. The proposed design envisions to turn the Barbican’s inwardly focused campus inside out by integrating light-filled pubDiller Scofidio + Renfro Unveil New London Centre for Music
New York City-based interdisciplinary design studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro has revealed the design for the new London Centre for Music. The proposed design envisions to turn the Barbican’s inwardly focused campus inside out by integrating light-filled public spaces, a world-class concert hall, and learning and outreach spaces.The new Center will emerge as the southern gateway to London’s emerging Culture Mile. According to Diller Scofidio + Renfro, “The Centre would be a beehive of activity both day and night — a place where music of all kinds is made, learned, experienced and shared. It would be a place where people want to spend time, even without a concert ticket.”The surrounding roundabout will be transformed into a pedestrian plaza, in line with the long-term vision for London as a pedestrian-friendly city. A set of amphitheater stairs from the street level would connect the Barbican Estate’s distinctive Highwalk, the multi-purpose foyer, the concert hall, commercial floors, and an intimate music venue on top. A cafe and bar, informal flex spaces for research, informal classrooms, and performances will further activate the space with social, cultural, and educational activities.The lifted concert hall floating within will form the heart of the proposed Centre for Music. With a seating capacity of 2,000, the hall will feature a surround-seating configuration with audiences wrapping the stage on all sides.According to Diller Scofidio + Renfro, “the hall reconciles a bespoke and loose fit approach: tailored for exceptional symphonic sound, yet agile enough to accommodate creative work across disciplines, in a variety of genres. Acoustically controlled pods integrated into the hall seating provide visual porosity for education. A clerestory public gallery with views down towards the stage and out to the city filters daylight into the hall while providing a flexible lounge and event space. Above is the commercial offering capped by a destination restaurant and outdoor terrace with views of the city.”The top of the Center will house The Coda, a flexible, intimate contemporary performance and events space with views to St. Paul’s and the London skyline. The Coda will act as a beacon affirming the Centre for Music’s place as a cultural destination for the city, described the architects. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more