Reaching New Heights
In July, we celebrated the Colburn Center’s Steel Topping-Out Ceremony with McCarthy Building Companies, a wonderful milestone and a testament to what we’ve accomplished together so far.
A Day in the Life
We have entered the vertical construction phase of the project. As a 1,300-ton crane lifts Utah milled steel into place for the concert hall and dance school, we imagine what a typical day will be like in the completed building.
A Look Inside
This edition of our newsletter highlights some of the funds that will directly support programming in the Colburn Center and elevate the experiences of students, faculty, and audiences.
Time to Put On Your Hard Hat
With our shoring and grading permits received, construction of the Colburn Center is officially underway! But, what do shoring and grading actually mean? As with many construction projects, so much goes into what you don’t see.
A Historic Celebration for the Colburn Center
On April 5, we were thrilled to welcome Colburn friends and neighbors, arts leaders, elected officials, and the media, who joined us in celebration of Colburn’s exciting future, as we officially broke ground on our transformational campus expansion.
Personal Perspective: A Hall for All
With groundbreaking underway, we can’t wait to realize this “vibrant, welcoming space” which many Angelenos, like Terri and Jerry Kohl, have been dreaming.
Plants as Performers
Renowned landscape design firm, OLIN, has created design plans for our Mullin Family Garden of Thoughts and Dreams on the rooftop of the dance school and our Choi Family Garden at Hill and 2nd Streets.
Philanthropists in Bloom
As a testament to the importance of green spaces in downtown Los Angeles, the Colburn School has received early and critical philanthropic support for two prominent gardens in our project.
Creative Update: Pink Kandi
In this stage of the creative process, Gehry Partners is refining the materials for every aspect of the project, the most iconic of which will be the luminescent pink paneling on Terri and Jerry Kohl Hall.
Personal Perspective: The Architect’s Vision
The Colburn Center is a personal aspiration for Frank Gehry, who has devoted a significant portion of his career to projects in the arts.