London Branch Meeting

London Branch Evening Meeting

Developments in Auditorium Acoustic Design

Presentation by

Rob Harris

Director of Rob Harris Design Ltd & Consultant to Theatre Projects

Thursday 19 September 2019 at 6pm

PLEASE NOTE VENUE HAS CHANGED DUE TO HIGH DEMAND TO OPEN UP MORE PLACES FOR THE EVENT.   PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT DUE TO SECURITY REQUIREMENTS- REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON 17^TH SEPTEMBERTO ENABLE AN ATTENDANCE LIST TO BE PROVIDED TO THE VENUE FOR ENTRY.

Please do not just show up on the night, entry cannot be guaranteed.

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-REGISTER.

NEW VENUE:

London South Bank University

Lecture Theatre B

Keyworth Centre

Keyworth Street

SE1 6LN

Please go to Keyworth Centre Reception

In auditorium acoustics objective science and engineering are employed to elicit subjective perceptions and emotions. This lecture discusses the acoustic design of concert halls, opera houses and theatres, by one of the leading auditorium acoustic designers in the UK. It starts with describing some fundamental requirements for audiences, performers and other stakeholders. Both scientific and other factors are considered. The lecture will then look at how the art and science have developed over the last 35 years. This will include the use of scale and computer modelling, the paradigm shift of auralisation and the integration of architecture and creative digital audio. The scientific and engineering responses to changing artistic and audience needs will be examined. 

Rob Harris started out as a stage lighting designer and sound engineer in the West End of London, mixing major musicals such as Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar. After studying for an MSc in acoustics at ISVR, University of Southampton, Rob moved into acoustic consulting. His career included working for Arup for 33 years, ending up as a Director of Acoustics, Theatre Design and Arts and Culture. Since then he has set up his own business Rob Harris Design Limited, consults for Theatre Projects and is a visiting professor at ISVR, University of Southampton. 

This event is free to IOA members and the general public, however, numbers are strictly limited and we request that you pre-register for this event by going to the registration page at:

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Topics and speakers for the evening meetings are generally identified and organised by the London Branch Committee, but we always welcome new ideas and suggestions for future presentations. If you have any ideas or suggestions, or may even like to give a presentation yourself, please contact the London Branch Committee (Roslyn Andrews: Roslyn.Andrews@aecom.com)

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