The Approach

The new vision called for a soundproof theater space for live broadcasts and performances in addition to connecting the existing broadcast studios and offices. The expansion area included valuable street frontage with a large windowed façade and sidewalk space. A design concept emerged: amplifying the station’s programming to the surrounding community took the form of a megaphone.  This cone-shape drove the orientation of the stage to the streetscape. Sound waves are graphically interpreted as rippling waves along curvilinear walls and in ceiling and floor details.