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Site and Sound: The Architecture and Acoustics of New Opera Houses and Concert Halls,New
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Victoria Newhouse, noted author and architectural historian, addresses the aesthetics and acoustics in concert halls and opera houses of the past, present, and future in this stunning companion to the highly regarded Towards a New Museum.Site and Sound explores the daunting, perennial question: Does the music serve the space, or the other way around? Heavily illustrated throughout with historic images, spectacular color photographs, detailed drawings this volume is an informed and enjoyable presentation of a building type that is at the heart of cities small and large. Newhouse starts with a survey of venues from ancient Greek and Roman times and progresses to contemporary works around the world. She singles out Lincoln Center in particular for its long history and its transitions and remodelings over the years.Two major chapters cover the present: one focuses on recent work in the West, including the National Opera House of Norway in Oslo by Snhetta (2008), the Casa da Msica in Porto, Portugal, by Rem Koolhaas (2005), and many more; the second examines the boom in concert halls in China. A final chapter looks at projects that are currently planned and the future of an architecture for music.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Site and Sound' by Victoria Newhouse? A: 'Site and Sound' explores the relationship between architecture and acoustics in concert halls and opera houses, examining how music interacts with the space.
- Q: How many pages does the book 'Site and Sound' have? A: 'Site and Sound' contains a total of 256 pages, providing a comprehensive look at the subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Site and Sound' published? A: 'Site and Sound' was published on April 10, 2012.
- Q: Is 'Site and Sound' a hardcover book? A: Yes, 'Site and Sound' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Site and Sound'? A: The author of 'Site and Sound' is Victoria Newhouse, an architectural historian.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Site and Sound'? A: 'Site and Sound' covers the history and design of concert halls and opera houses, including recent architectural works and future projects.
- Q: Does 'Site and Sound' include illustrations? A: Yes, the book is heavily illustrated with historic images, color photographs, and detailed drawings.
- Q: What architectural venues are discussed in 'Site and Sound'? A: The book discusses various venues, including Lincoln Center, the National Opera House of Norway, and the Casa da Música in Porto, among others.
- Q: Is 'Site and Sound' suitable for both professionals and general readers? A: Yes, 'Site and Sound' is designed to be informative and enjoyable for both professionals in the field and general readers interested in architecture and acoustics.
- Q: What edition of 'Site and Sound' is available? A: 'Site and Sound' is available in its first edition.