among the famous failures: NY Philharmonic 1962
16M$ + 2M$ in attempted improvements -
problems related to:
bulging concave side walls to provide more
seating
elimination of sound-diffusing elements ($)
sound absorption by plywood panels on balconies
led to understanding of need for early lateral
reflection
(rebuilt as Avery Fisher Hall 1974)
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