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Article: The acoustical performance analysis of Bilkent Amphitheater: proposal for acoustical renovation.
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- Architectural Science Review
- Article date:
- June 1, 2006
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The 4000 seat multi-purpose Bilkent Amphitheater is a semi-closed amphitheater with a volume of 90,000 [m.sup.3], designed to serve the University's and the city's educational and artistic activities. At the beginning, the amphitheater was designed only for open-air performances. Afterwards it was decided it would be roofed with a tensile membrane in order to protect the spectators from atmospheric effects. However, the covered amphitheater was turned into a resounding and a problematic place with a reverberation time of more than 6 s. when the hall is unoccupied. Acoustical interventions were implemented, but these have not been sufficient in decreasing the number of ...
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