The concert hall underwent an overhaul of its stage, stage and auditorium acoustics, foyer and auditorium design, heating and air conditioning facilities beginning in August 2007.
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His achievements in auditorium acoustics were recognized by the Wallace Clement Sabine Medal of the Acoustical Society of America, the Franklin Medal ( 1977 ), the AES Gold Medal ( 1984 ), the Mayor's Award for Excellence in Science and Technology ( 1985 ) and the ASA Gold Medal ( 1987 ).