chrysalis

Remembering Michael McCall, developer of the Chrysalis

12 minute read

On the occasion of Michael McCall’s death I reflect on his signature achievements in Columbia, Maryland.

No sophomore slump for OPUS Merriweather

6 minute read

OPUS Merriweather 2018 repeated the success of last year and improved upon it.

Now that the Chrysalis has been created

19 minute read

I have some final thoughts after completing my series on the Chrysalis and the background to its creation.

Creating the Chrysalis: Timeline

89 minute read

A timeline of significant events in the history of the Chrysalis and its surroundings, from 1962 to the present, with references.

Creating the Chrysalis: Details, details

15 minute read

Getting the details right on the Chrysalis, featuring Living Design Lab and Mahan Rykiel Associates.

Creating the Chrysalis: What comes next

25 minute read

Now that construction of the Chrysalis is complete, what are the next steps to fulfill the vision of Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods?

Creating the Chrysalis: Attracting the public

22 minute read

I discuss how the Chrysalis and Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods can attract visitors, based on research conducted by Integrated Insight.

Creating the Chrysalis: Subfloor and related construction

17 minute read

I present more details on the Chrysalis foundation/basement or “subfloor” and related construction, featuring the work of Whiting-Turner.

Creating the Chrysalis: Shell skin

15 minute read

I explain how the skin of the Chrysalis was fabricated and installed by A. Zahner Company.

Creating the Chrysalis: Shell structure

16 minute read

I explore the steel frame underlying the skin of the Chrysalis, as designed by the structural engineering group of Arup.

Creating the Chrysalis: Theater

14 minute read

I discuss how the Chrysalis will function as a professional stage, as designed by the theater consulting group of Arup.

Creating the Chrysalis: Design

51 minute read

I explore the design of the Chrysalis and the work of Marc Fornes, its designer.

Creating the Chrysalis: Politics and process

43 minute read

I discuss the various institutional activities related to implementation of the Inner Arbor plan

Creating the Chrysalis: Vision and strategy

21 minute read

I explore the vision for a new park in Symphony Woods and the strategy to implement it

Creating the Chrysalis: Symphony Woods

36 minute read

I recap the history of Symphony Woods and the various attempts over the years to develop it as a park.

Creating the Chrysalis: Introduction

3 minute read

In this series I explore the conception and construction of the Chrysalis amphitheater and Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods.

The Chrysalis and Its Cousins

5 minute read

As construction of the Chrysalis amphitheater begins, I look again at the structure and its architect.

The Inner Arbor plan takes shape, part 9: Piecing together the Chrysalis

6 minute read

This post continues my ongoing series on the evolution of the Inner Arbor plan, this time looking at the Chrysalis amphitheatre.

The Inner Arbor plan takes shape, part 6: The Chrysalis

7 minute read

After the Caterpillar comes the Chrysalis, as I continue my comments on the Inner Arbor plan. For context and more information see other posts in this series...