2006 Senior Design Competition

CAEE Team 9, represented the department in the Annual Senior Design Competition on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. The team, advised by James Mitchell, presented their design for the Metamorphosis of the Mann Music Center.

Team: Andrew Bechtel, Kenneth Felton, Alejandra Rodriguez-Fermin,
Daniela Rosati, Jennifer Smith, & advisor Professor Jim Mitchell

Project Description:
The New Mann Music Center, located in Fairmount Park on 52nd & Parkside Avenue remains as the only outdorr cultural arts venue in Philadelphia and the summer house for the Philadelphia pops. C&C Engineers is proposing to replace the current Mann Center with a new center which efficiently utilizes 33 acres of land. The project will consist of an 18,238 Ft2 Performance Building attached to the shell (stage), and a 64, 928 ft2 Entrance Building containing offices, retail spaces, and dining alternatives. Structurally, both buildings will be designed using a flate plate concrete system with the largest span being 30' x30'. The new design provides a better acoustical experience for all the visitors and an outstanding architectural canopy in Fairmount Park. C&C Engineers improved the overall accessibility to the facility's site and enhanced the experience of the performers and staff. All enclosed areas will be climate controlled by three, 40 ton HVAC units. Overall, C&C Engineers estimated that the New Mann Music Center budget will be $19,977,430.