Designed by Arup, the Geode is sited in a panorama of seven surrounding mountain ranges. It consists of four triangular structures, one for performers and three for audience members. The structures both project and contain sound and protect visitors from the sun and wind while exposing them to the feeling of the surrounding environment.
The rusted exterior of the Olivier Music Barn always appears when you come around the bend as a pleasant surprise, like the ochre moss-covered rocks from the region. Its monochromatic appearance gives it a modern look, a personality which corresponds with the monochromatic tones of the landscape, the way an instrument folds into an orchestra…
We had been talking with Arup Engineers in New York for years about various outdoor pavilions they’d designed. Finally, I designed my own, because we had a lot of leftover doors, and I saw them as a great way of bouncing sound to an outdoor audience…
While the Olivier Music Barn is designed for sublime musical experiences, Will’s Shed provides a more casual space for dining, education and community events.