creatingthechrysalis

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.

15 minute read

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

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?

22 minute read

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

17 minute read

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

15 minute read

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

16 minute read

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

14 minute read

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

51 minute read

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

43 minute read

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

21 minute read

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

36 minute read

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

3 minute read

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