University College School M19 Lecture Theatre London, United Kingdom
University College School M19 Lecture Theatre
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University College School (USC) refurbished their M19 Lecture Theatre in a two phase project completing in 2021 with Sound Space Vision providing acoustic consultancy, designed the reseating and new music storage. UCS is an independent boy’s school founded in 1830.
In phase 1 of the project, in 2018, refurbishments to enable improvements to the acoustical separation of rehearsal spaces, and in particular the drumming room, were undertaken. This required alterations to the ductwork to reduce cross talk and additional walls to insulate between spaces.
In phase 2, in 2020, the existing benches were reupholstered, made good and relocated with altered heights to improve sightlines, disabled access and remove the glass barriers. A new sliding door storage system was also installed to keep musical instruments neatly packed away out of sight. Timber wall panels were added to improve the acoustic performance, and the audio-visual system was reoriented.
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Acoustic Orchestra Shell - After © David Fisher Garden Quadrangle, St. John’s College Oxford Oxford, United Kingdom
Garden Quadrangle, St. John’s College Oxford
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Courtesy of Purcell Miller Tritton Blue Boar Quadrangle, Christ Church College Oxford, United Kingdom
Blue Boar Quadrangle, Christ Church College
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Brearley School Auditorium; Photo KPMB The Brearley School, Partner Schoolhouse
The Brearley School, Partner Schoolhouse
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Sir David Chipperfield at the opening of the RA's transformation in the Benjamin West Lecture Theatre, May 14, 2018 ©Benedict Johnson Royal Academy of Arts London, United Kingdom
Royal Academy of Arts
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