Title Concert Halls by Nagata Acoustics : Thirty Years of Acoustical Design for Music Venues and Vineyard-Style Auditoria Author(s) Toyota, Yasuhisa;Komoda, Motoo;Beckmann, Daniel;Quiquerez, Marc;Bergal, Erik Publication Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2020. Description XVI, 339 p. 346 illus., 235 illus. in color : online resource Abstract Note This visually stunning and data rich text catalogs the design of 32 concert halls by world-renowned acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota and his team at Nagata Acoustics, the firm behind the celebrated Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie, and numerous others. Alongside architectural drawings and photographs, commentary on the design process and challenges of each hall provides insight for the dedicated listener to appreciate a wide range of internationally beloved concert venues. Summarized acoustical and architectural data for each of the halls will provide valuable reference information to architects and acousticians alike. Following the project anthology is an overview of the history, development, and acoustical features of vineyard- and surround-style concert halls. A broader discussion of design philosophy reveals the methods by which Toyota has guided architects to create world renowned halls. These technical and general discussions give architects the foundation to design for the performing arts, and provide audiences a new insight and perspective to consider the next time they attend a concert ISBN,Price 9783030424503 Keyword(s) 1. Acoustical engineering 2. ACOUSTICS 3. BUILDING 4. Building Construction and Design 5. Buildings???Design and construction 6. CONSTRUCTION 7. EBOOK 8. EBOOK - SPRINGER 9. Engineering Acoustics 10. Engineering, Architectural 11. MUSIC Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I08628     On Shelf