Benaroya Hall, Concert hall in downtown Seattle, United States.
Benaroya Hall contains two performance venues: the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium with 2,500 seats and the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall with 536 seats.
The concert hall opened in September 1998 after a $120 million construction project, following philanthropist Jack Benaroya's initial donation of $15.8 million.
The Seattle Symphony performs regular concerts in this venue, which also hosts performances by international musicians, speakers, and National Geographic presentations.
The concert hall integrates with public transportation through the Symphony light rail station and provides covered walkways connecting to nearby parking facilities.
Performance halls float on rubber pads to isolate them from external vibrations, including those from the Great Northern Tunnel running directly beneath the building.
Location: Seattle
Inception: September 1998
Architects: LMN Architects
Official opening: September 1998
Website: http://seattlesymphony.org/benaroyahall
GPS coordinates: 47.60814,-122.33697
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:21
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