Sir Harold Marshall, is the joint founder of Marshall Day Acoustics, specialising in theatre and concert hall design. He is an architect, engineer and physicist who is recognised internationally for his contribution to concert hall design.

Formerly Professor of Architecture in the University of Auckland and Head of the Acoustics Research Centre, Dr Marshall has over 45 years experience in the acoustical design of auditoria and concert halls. His work is widely cited in technical literature and his interest in these fields has been sharpened by his active involvement in musical performance both as a chorister and as a bass-baritone. The composer with whom he feels the greatest affinity is J S Bach.

His major discoveries are:

The particular importance of lateral reflected sound and of the architectural means to achieve this in concert halls
The necessary and sufficient conditions for excellent ensemble for both instrumental groups and singers
Discussion of acoustical and architectural relationships in the design process

He has received the following medals :

The Walllace Clement Sabine Medal of the ASA
The Pickering Medal of RSNZ
the Rayleigh Medal of the UK, IoA

You will also be interested to know:

Harold is a published poet and the second edition of his verse will be available at the conference.
His autobiography "Korowai of Life and Love" will be available at the conference.
He has been involved with Acoustics for over 60 years

In 1994 Harold was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand. He also holds Fellowships in the Acoustical Society of America, the Acoustical Society of New Zealand and the NZ Institute of Architects.

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Sir Harold Marshall

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Felicity Hayman

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