New World Symphony commission Frank Gehry for €multi-million Miami projectTheNew World Symphony have commissioned renowned architect Frank Gehry todesign its ground breaking new home. The €130million project will bepart of the Gehry-designed City Center Redevelopment Project that willfurther enhance the district of Miami Beach. The new worldsymphony project is set to feature a variable seating {max. 700 seat}recording /webcast /performance space with 360 degree projectioncapability; a digital music library; 26 individual rehearsal rooms, sixensemble rehearsal rooms and a multi-purpose room, all outfitted withInternet2 technology for long-distance learning; artist suites; Fellowchanging rooms; administrative offices and over 100 instrument lockers.The project will also include the addition of a two-acre public parkand a 600-plus space public parking garage, both constructed by theCity of Miami Beach, adjacent to the campus. The east facade ofthe project is a glass curtain which will allow passers by a glimpse ofthe inside architecture, and a projection wall on which live concerts,master classes, large-scale images and films may be viewed from the newpark. The design takes into consideration the growing needs of theorchestral academy, as well as Miami Beach’s signature Art Decoarchitectural style.
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