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Beckman Auditorium

A stunning modern interpretation of a Roman temple.

Pasadena, California

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Completed in 1964 and designed by Edward Durrell Stone, this architectural gem would be entirely at home in an episode of Star Trek.

A modern take on a Roman temple, the building exemplifies New Formalism, the mid-20th century architectural style Stone helped pioneer. Rejecting the rigidity of Modernity, the movement blends classical architecture features with contemporary materials, especially concrete. 

The white, circular structure has a seating capacity of 1,136 and regularly hosts concerts, lectures, dance, and theater performances.

Beckman Auditorium is located on the campus of the California Institute of Technology, and most events are open to the public.

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Beckman Auditorium
332 S Michigan Ave
Pasadena, California
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34.139122, -118.12556
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