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EP013 (Full Episode): The G.W.A. Performing Arts Centre at Wellington College
In episode 13, we speak with Alberto Favaro of Studio Seilern Architects about the design and construction process of the G.W.A. Performing Arts Centre at Wellington College, London.
Inspired by Grecian amphitheatres and surrounded by forest, this circular structure clad in charred-timber, houses a 2,580 square metre auditorium with two-tier seating for over 900 persons, and equipped with the highest acoustic, audio-visual and stage lighting specification at its core.
We discuss:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:10 - How it started
00:10:42 - What was the budget?
00:15:20 - Why a single purpose theatre?
00:18:02 - Design Structure
00:19:42 - Challenges
00:20:54 - Acoustics
00:34:49 - Seats
00:35:43 - Sustainability Aspirations
00:37:26 - What is the Theatre Made For?
00:41:44 -Helicopter
00:43:20 - Building Structure
00:53:00 - Team
00:57:18 - Landscape
01:00:51 - Design and Construction Timeline
01:03:06 - Final Questions
Find out more about the venue on the Wellington College website and visit Studio Seilern Architects website here.
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By Atelier CrescendoIn episode 13, we speak with Alberto Favaro of Studio Seilern Architects about the design and construction process of the G.W.A. Performing Arts Centre at Wellington College, London.
Inspired by Grecian amphitheatres and surrounded by forest, this circular structure clad in charred-timber, houses a 2,580 square metre auditorium with two-tier seating for over 900 persons, and equipped with the highest acoustic, audio-visual and stage lighting specification at its core.
We discuss:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:10 - How it started
00:10:42 - What was the budget?
00:15:20 - Why a single purpose theatre?
00:18:02 - Design Structure
00:19:42 - Challenges
00:20:54 - Acoustics
00:34:49 - Seats
00:35:43 - Sustainability Aspirations
00:37:26 - What is the Theatre Made For?
00:41:44 -Helicopter
00:43:20 - Building Structure
00:53:00 - Team
00:57:18 - Landscape
01:00:51 - Design and Construction Timeline
01:03:06 - Final Questions
Find out more about the venue on the Wellington College website and visit Studio Seilern Architects website here.
For more episodes of the High Point podcast, follow this link or this one for Youtube.
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Following Atelier Crescendo or the High Point podcast
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To follow the High Point podcast on Instagram, follow this link. We try to share as many pictures as possible of the places we visit.
To follow the Atelier Crescendo on Linkedin, follow this link.
To follow the High Point podcast on Linkedin, follow this link.
To follow the Atelier Crescendo and the High Point podcast on Twitter, follow this link.
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More tips and guidance on acoustic design of performing arts facilities
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visit Atelier Crescendo's blog here.