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M/E Engineering joins Salas O’Brien

We are excited to announce that M/E Engineering has joined Salas O’Brien, effective October 2025. Our offices will remain under the same leadership, and our clients can continue to expect the same team and level of service. As M/E and Salas O’Brien work together, we believe clients will benefit from our combined expertise and geographic reach.

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U of R Eastman School of Music auditorium
© Gene Avallone

Eastman School of Music Theatre

University of Rochester

Enhancements to the Eastman Theatre included right sizing, improved acoustics, ADA access to every level, new bathrooms, an expanded lobby with amenities, updated mechanical and electrical systems, and a recital hall for small venues and recording space. Enhancements to the Eastman School of Music Program included a new rehearsal hall, access between the addition and the Old Sibley Library, as well as additional rehearsal spaces, faculty studios, and offices. 

Client: University of Rochester
Size: 170,000 SF
Awards: Robert Macon Award for Urban Innovation & AIA Award for Design Excellence
Services:
  • MEP/FP Engineering
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
U of R Eastman School of Music auditorium
© Gene Avallone
U of R Eastman School of Music Recital Hall
© Andy Olenick
U of R Eastman School of Music Hatch Hall
© Andy Olenick
U of R Eastman School of Music sound room
© Andy Olenick
U of R Eastman School of Music exterior
© Andy Olenick
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