DESIGN ING A PUBLIC BUILDING:
THE TAYLOR CONCERT HALL

Introduction

The designer of a public building may need to consider the building's
•  function
•  physical and 【B1】 .............................. context
•  symbolic meaning

Location and concept of the Concert Hall
On the site of a disused 【B2】 .............................
Beside a 【B3】 .............................
The design is based on the concept of a mystery

Building design
It’s approached by a 【B4】 .............................for pedestrians
The building is the shape of a 【B5】 .............................
One exterior wall acts as a large 【B6】 .............................

In the auditorium:
•  the floor is built on huge pads made of 【B7】 .............................
•  the walls are made of local wood and are 【B8】 .............................in shape
•  ceiling panels and 【B9】.............................on walls allow adjustment of acoustics

Evaluation
Some critics say the 【B10】 .............................style of the building is inappropriate