San Francisco Symphony's 106th Opening-Night Gala
The San Francisco Symphony's gala, which was held September 14 at San Francisco City Hall, featured four concurrent dinners. The largest one was the colorful patron’s dinner, which was housed in a 12,000-square-foot tent erected next to Davies Symphony Hall. The Blueprint Studios-designed space was inspired by modern chinoiserie art and fashion.
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At 23 Wall Street, H&M installed futuristic directional turnstiles modeled after traditional subway station entrances. The setup complemented the invitation to the show, which came in the form of a mock subway ticket.
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One of three stage areas—dubbed Hustle Hall—was designed as a theater in the round, allowing guests to get closer to the speakers. In the front row were couches and lounge chairs. "It’s really inviting; people wanted to hang out there for hours," said Balestrieri.
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Following the presentation, an after-party was held at Rockefeller Center, where attendees could pose in the branded photo booth.
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Clear umbrellas and glittering beads hung from the ceiling in the spring area. The sound of falling rain played in the background.
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Attendees took part in intimate “tent talks,” where speakers like Colin Cowie hosted small groups for informal discussions over a picnic lunch inside tents provided by Shelter Company.
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One area was inspired by a 1960s London nightclub and was flush with neon hues. Buffets in the area were swathed in stretch patent vinyl.
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