Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center
Degree Experience
Carbon Fiber Screens
Square Feet
An Immersive, Experimental, Educational, and Performance Arts Venue at Benaroya Hall
The Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center project involves a complete renovation of the Seattle Symphony's Soundbridge space at Benaroya Hall, located at the corner of Second Avenue and Union Street in downtown Seattle. The 2,000-square-foot venue is highly flexible, incorporating advanced audio, visual, and technology systems to create a 360-degree immersive music education and performance experience.
Project Specifications
Address: 200 University Street, Seattle, WA
Client: Benaroya / Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Architect: LMN Architects
Structural Engineer: Mangusson Klemencic Associates (MKA)
Size: 2,200 SF
Thirteen connecting 8x7 carbon fiber screen panels wrap around 120 linear feet of circular hanging track, supported by panelized acoustic casework, hand-cut tile, 14-foot isolated door panels, and a custom Axiom ceiling. The ceiling fixture comprises 62 ceiling speakers, 10 subwoofers, ceiling microphones, two large format screens, 13 screens, 10 projectors, 61 theatrical lights, and five motion cameras. Octave’s architectural ceiling captures the visitor’s attention and serves as an acoustic absorption layer while also concealing technology systems.
The renovation also includes back-of-house support spaces including restrooms, a dressing room, sound and light lock adjacent to the main room, a remote storage room on a bi-level, and a remote AV control

Fundraising Support
JTM played an active role in supporting fundraising efforts for the Seattle Symphony. The team hosted evening tours of the space while under construction for existing members and donors, attended and contributed to Seattle Symphony fundraising auctions, and assisted administrative staff with statistics for marketing and grant applications. JTM also committed to future event sponsorship and supported ongoing grant application efforts.
Press + Awards
2019: AIA Washington Council Civic Design Award | Honorable Mention
Project Team

Derek Deeter

Brandon Himmelberger






















