Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

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Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

General information
Location	50 Arts Circle Drive
Completed	1975
Technical details
Other dimensions	1,003 seating capacity
Design and construction
Architect	Edward D. Dart of Loebl, Schlossman, Dart & Hackl

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall is a building on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston,Illinois. The hall was named for Corinne Frada Pick, Pick’s wife, and Pauline Pick Staiger, his sister and Staiger’s late wife. The building was constructed mostly from precast concrete and glass and seats 1003. All seats have an unobstructed view of the stage. It also includes thirty plastic dish-shaped panels over the stage. There is also adjustable acoustical drapery which can be adjusted to meet the particular requirements of each performance.

Architecture

The building was designed by renowned Mid-Century modern architect Edward D. Dart of Loebl, Schlossman, Dart & Hackl.

References

1.Dart, Susan (1993). Edward Dart Architect. ISBN 1-879260-09-3.

2.http://digital-libraries.saic.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/findingaids/id/13452/rec/13

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