Project Update: Performance Testing
The past months have seen immense progress on our site and also on our testing facility. There, every critical building process is modeled and tested to ensure Frank Gehry’s vision and innovation is executed to the Gehry standard of excellence. Here are a few of the current mock-ups: EXTERIOR: Windows, Panels, Roofing This mock-up brings together all the exterior glazing, metal panels, […]
President’s Update
Dear Friends, I am pleased to report that tremendous progress has been made on Colburn’s campus expansion since our last issue. The iconic Pink Kandi walls and gleaming glass enclosures have given the project shape, and I wish Frank could be here to see it. We were all saddened by the passing of Frank Gehry late last […]
Honoring Frank Gehry: Access & Excellence at Colburn
When the opportunity presented to realize Richard D. Colburn’s founding vision for a full-sized concert hall and educational space to serve our future students and growing community, one architect rose to the top of Colburn’s list. Frank Gehry possessed deep passion for classical music, commitment to Downtown Los Angeles, and unique understanding of architecture as a portal to […]
Building Our Future Milestones
As the future Terri and Jerry Kohl Hall and dance facilities take shape, we look at the major construction, giving, and certification events that brought us here.
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.