As the scope of work was refined and core project construction began in 2017, the new auditorium was postponed while our work continued with performance and event support systems within the existing museum facility and expanded galleries. The core project was completed in 2021.

Apeiro developed technical systems, including flexible speech and sound reinforcement technology, that support the Museum’s demanding outside event schedule, which includes music and dance performances and performance art installations. The integrated systems reduce set up time and increase reliability.

Gehry Partners and the museum required that the theatrical and event support technology be tightly integrated within the architecture of existing and new spaces while also being hidden from view. Apeiro deployed event support infrastructure within hidden floor boxes and with discretely placed and architecturally-integrated loudspeaker systems. These systems were extended into the new Gehry-designed vaulted walkway and Forum spaces and integrated into the existing Lenfest Hall and Great Stair Hall.