Kleinhans Music Hall--page 2 (of two pages)

Eliel and Eero Saarinen
1938-40



The curviliner exterior and reflecting pool

The curving shape of the exterior reflects interior volume--the concert hall.
 
Some have compared the curving shapes of the exterior to musical instruments, much as Saarinen's later TWA Terminal seems to resemble a bird in flight.
 
 

The rear and parking lot


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