Pei does acoustics: a disciplined exterior wrapping a room engineered to make air behave like music.
Concert hall in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Featured in I. M. Pei's definitive monograph, I.M. Pei: Complete Works.
Visitor Guide
Even if you can’t get a concert ticket, try for a lobby glimpse—listen for how the building ‘hushes’ you.
From the plaza approach, early evening for warm interior glow through glazing.
Interior access primarily via performances and tours; ticket prices vary by event.
Concert halls are parametric before parametrics: every surface angle, volume, and seat count is a constraint-driven iteration.
2–3 hours (with performance)
Design & Structure
Acoustic engineering + architectural form developed iteratively; hall geometry and materials tuned for reverberation, clarity, and warmth.
Stone/metal exterior language with carefully selected interior woods and finishes for acoustic diffusion and absorption.
Large-span auditoria require robust structural shells while isolating vibration and mechanical noise from the performance volume.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center?+
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center was designed by I. M. Pei and completed in 1989. It is located in Dallas, United States.
Where is Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center located?+
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center is located in Dallas, United States. Its coordinates are 32.7898°, -96.7986°.
When was Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center built?+
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center was completed in 1989. It was designed by I. M. Pei.
Can I visit Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center?+
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center is a real building in Dallas that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.