ford family recital hall - Eleanor beecher flad pavilion | youngstown, oh
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
STUDIO: BSHM
SIZE: 25,000 SF
The plan is organized off of an existing alley to the north of
Powers Auditorium which becomes an armature for the new
spaces. The parti forms a triad of three major spaces. The
600-seat recital hall fits into a slope topped, drum-shaped
volume. A high bay lobby occupying a skewed box parallels
the adjacent original theater lobby, connected to each other
by a restaurant which is expandable through opening a
series of pivoting glass panels. The panels hang on a
suspended structure stabilized by counter-weighted cables
and tension rods, an allegory of the physics of string music.
The northernmost space is a bar containing a new load-
in/backstage area across from and perpendicular to the old
stage. Dressing areas on the second level are connected to
the old via a bridge in the alley. The southern end of the site contains a small city pocket park, with dogwood trees, perfect
for al fresco dining. The whole assemblage celebrates a great commercial heritage and revitalizes the street by creating a
transparent reception area which showcases events.
AWARDS
- 2006 AIA Eastern Ohio Design Honor Award
