Acoustic Dimensions is working with the Omsk Philharmonic Society on the renovation of the Philharmonic Hall which will seat approximately 1,000 people and host a chorus of 165.   The Omsk Philharmonic boasts a wide variety of programs with an active symphony orchestra, Russian folk singing and dancing ensembles, a chamber orchestra, jazz ensembles and a children’s philharmonic.

Nicholas Edwards—who leads our UK office—is providing the acoustic design for the renovation.   Nick assisted Sergey Bannikov with the Omsk Philharmonic; architect, Tsevay Putin; and builder, Rafik Safaryan, of SPK Sibcentrostroy Ltd. in presenting proposals for the renovation to the Governor of the State of Siberia.  Now that the concept has been approved, construction is underway and will be completed by April 2011.

During the site inspection we caught the light streaming in through the wavy glass of the 1960's foyer.  It casts shadows with an artistic quality on the lobby floor of the construction site.  The design team is hoping that this feature can be preserved.