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Garfield Whaley
Auditorium |
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Location: |
Alexandria, Virginia. |
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Program: |
Design of a new 800-seat auditorium and
music rehearsal rooms. |
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Budget: |
$6,500,000.00. |
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Schedule: |
Design completed 1997. Construction
completed 1998. |
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Acoustical
Design Collaborative, Ltd provided room
acoustics, sound isolation, HVAC noise
control, and sound systems design
for a new performing arts center at an
existing parochial high school. The
auditorium was designed primarily for
performance of symphonic and chamber music
and features acoustical design concepts not
normally found in high school auditoria. The
acoustical design emphasizes side wall
reflected sound created by a reverse fan
shape at the back, resulting in a high
degree of perceived acoustical
“spaciousness”. A demountable stage shell
can be configured for different sized music
ensembles or stored in the flyloft for drama
productions. Audio systems were designed for
voice sound reinforcement, assistive
listening, recording, and production
intercom/paging. A large music practice room
for instrumental and choral rehearsals,
small music practice rooms, scene shop,
green room, and dressing rooms are located
backstage. Many Washington, DC area
professional groups use the auditorium as a
performance and recording venue, providing
the School with an added revenue source. |
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