Kyoto Concert Hall

Kyoto Concert Hall (京都コンサートホール, Kyōto Konsāto Hōlu) is a concert hall in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It opened in 1995 as part of the 1200th anniversary celebrations of the foundation of Heian-kyō.[1][2] The shoebox-style Main Hall seats 1833 and the Ensemble Hall Murata 500.[2] It is the home of the Kyoto Symphony Orchestra (京都市交響楽団).[1] Arata Isozaki was the architect, with acoustical design by Nagata Acoustics.[2][3]

Kyoto Concert Hall
京都コンサートホール
General information
Address1-26 Hangi-chō, Shimogamo, Sakyō-ku
Town or cityKyoto
CountryJapan
Coordinates35°3′0″N 135°46′0″E
Opened1995
Cost¥ 16,700 million
OwnerKyoto City
Technical details
Floor area3,590 m2
Design and construction
ArchitectArata Isozaki
Other designersNagata Acoustics
Website
Hompepage
References
Factsheet

See also

References

  1. "Kyoto Concert Hall - Introduction". Kyoto City music art cultural Promoting Foundation. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  2. "Kyoto Concert Hall" (PDF). Nagata Acoustics. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  3. "Projects List: 1991-1995". Arata Isozaki & Associates. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
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