DESIGNING A PUBLIC BUILDING:

THE TAYLOR CONCERT HALL

Introduction

The designer of a public building may need to consider the building's

●   function

●   physical and context

●   symbolic meaning

Location and concept of the Concert Hall

On the site of a disused   

Beside a    

The design is based on the concept of a mystery

Building design

It's approached by a     for pedestrians

The building is the shape of a    

One exterior wall acts as a large    

In the auditorium:

●   the floor is built on huge pads made of    

●   the walls are made of local wood and are     in shape

●   ceiling panels and     on walls allow adjustment of acoustics

Evaluation

Some critics say the     style of the building is inappropriate