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Philharmonie De Paris

Considerations

1. Height of the auditorium


The required height can be greater than 2o meters and ceiling will not be necessarily flat.
2. Height of over -stage reflectors
Variable between 10 meters to 15 meters
3. Variable acoustic absorption
These includes curtains and other mobile elements which should be greater than 1,200sqm. Of
deployable absorbing material
4. The maximum distance from conductor to furthest listener
38 meters is recommended, preferably no greater than 35 meters
5. Volume per person of the audience
The ideal is between 12cu.m and 13cu.m. Acceptable is between 11cu.m and 14cu.m
6. Total Volume
Approximately 3,000cu.m (between 28,000 and 32,000 cu.m)
7. Reflective Surfaces
Recommended is 1,400sqm including 500sqm. Close to the musicians (less than 15 meters from
a point on the stage)
8. versatility to different music genres
The seats can be reconfigured to suit different music genres without compromising visual or
acoustic quality

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