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Outdoor Performance

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about Outdoor Performance

Project • By Tuncer Cakmakli ArchitectsCommunity Centres

Open-Air Theater

As an open-air theater, the Harbiye Open-Air Theater, which can only be opened during the summer months, serves as an open-air stage for opera, theater, music and dance performing arts.  Static reinforcement, movable roof cover, acoustic renovation, sound visual center, theater museum and landscape projects have been made within the scope of the renovation project in order to make the concert organizations continuous and to keep the stage open 365 days of the year regardless of the seasonal conditions. Caption A pneumatic membrane roof is designed which can be opened and closed in all weather conditions 365 days of the year by increasing the acoustic quality with an original facade without disturbing the open air atmosphere. The... More

Project • By FTL Design Engineering StudioParks/Gardens

Capitol Concerts at the US Capitol

FTL designed the original tensile bandshell over twenty years ago and the producers of the events decided to upgrade the facility with a larger one as the PBS, 'A Capitol Fourth' and 'National Memorial Day Concert' has become major televsion events. The design of the new structure uses a saddle shape to project and balance sound from the different musical ensembles including the entire National Symphony Orchestra. The roof membrane also acts as a light canvas for the lighting and video projection which is an intricate part of the television experience.  More