Perth Concert Hall (Scotland)
Perth Concert Hall is an events centre which hosts a programme of concerts, performances and contemporary art in Perth, Scotland.
Architecture
The building, designed by BDP Glasgow, was built in steel and glass at a construction cost of £12.3m, and was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2005.
Auditorium
At the heart of the Perth Concert Hall building is a fully flexible 1,000 seat concert hall, the Gannochy Auditorium. The hall was clad in concrete with Swiss acoustic timber panels at the back of the stage. It features a shallow gallery.
It was highly commended for the Scottish Design Awards for Best Building for Public Use in 2007.
References
- ^ "Perth Concert Hall". Urban Realm. 6 April 2006. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "The Queen in Perth: Images of Her Majesty's visits to the Fair City". The Courier. 8 September 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Annual Review 2006/07". Horsecross Arts. Retrieved 16 April 2023.