Orchestra Hall Designs Unveiled

KPMB Architects Marianne McKenna and Bruce Kuwabara introduce the new Orchestra Hall designs.

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The renovation and expansion of Orchestra Hall will more than double our lobby space, create a dramatic new exterior and open the venue to the city outside. Following are KPMB's design schematics, showcasing the new exterior and lobby spaces.

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Orchestra Hall Exterior

Orchestra Hall Outside

KPMB's design juxtaposes a light, transparent wrap against the Hall's distinctive brick shoebox auditorium.

Peavey Plaza

Orchestra Hall Peavey Plaza

Along the southwest side of the building, patrons will have access to the outdoors via two new terraces.

Orchestra Hall inside new lobby

Inside Lobby

Every level of the lobby will have generous walkways, built-in benches, drink rails and beautiful views.

Orchestra Hall exterior

Lobby Expansion - 11th Street

Floor-to-ceiling glass walls invite patrons to enjoys views of 11th Street from the lobby.

Orchestra Hall Lobby Tier 1

Lobby Tier 1

The Lobby's sense of transparency will be matched with a feeling of openness and ease of access.

Orchestra Hall Tier 1 picture window

Tier 1 Picture Window

A soaring picture window will illuminate the Minneapolis skyline at night.

Orchestra Hall City Room

City Room

The expansion of the lobby to the west culminates in the City Room, a flexible gathering space that opens to a terrace on Peavey Plaza.

Orchestra Hall Green Room

Green Room

A new backstage hospitality suite overlooks Peavey Plaza.