Museums

Akron Art Museum - Charles & Jane Lehner Auditorium

The Akron Art Museum expansion highlights the juxtaposition of the old with the new. Built in 1899 in the Italian Renaissance style, the old museum was the former downtown Akron post office. The new addition, designed by world renowned architects Wolf Prix and Helmut Swiczinsky of Coop Himmelb(l)au soars above the old building like a bird. It provides Akron with a new landmark and cultural hub. The auditorium, located in the lower level of the addition, is used for lectures, films, concerts and poetry readings.

Included in the contract:

• 159 Teatro A1 Chairs
• Inner Upholstered Seats and Backs with Outer Veneer Panels of Ebonized Oak
• Matching Veneer End Panels and Solid Wood Armrests
• Low-Voltage Aisle Lights
• Double-Motion Tablet Arms
• ADA Compliant Frames
• Removable Chairs
• Row Identification Plates
• Donor Plaques

Architect: Coop Himmelb(l)au
Executive Architect: Westlake, Reed, Leskosky

Download: Akron Art Museum project sheet (46k)

External Links:
ArcSpace
Architectural Record magazine
New York Times
Newsweek