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Revitalizing the home of the Seattle Symphony

Benaroya Hall

Electrical

Audio visual

Home of the Seattle Symphony

Benaroya Hall is Seattle’s world-class concert hall and home to the Seattle Symphony. The six-story building also houses a 540-seat recital hall and 5,000 square feet of retail space. The building’s unique constructability issues required close coordination between all disciplines. Our services included site distribution, power distribution, general lighting, fire alarm, project-specialties/security, and extensive audio visual and performance lighting/dimming systems

Total area

170,000 sq. ft.

General Contractor

Skanska

Location

Seattle, WA

Estimated cost

8M

Owner

Seattle Symphony

Solutions

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Sustainable and reliable power

Cochran is renowned for its exceptional expertise in medium voltage electrical work, setting industry standards through its commitment to precision and safety. With a team of highly skilled engineers and technicians. We excel in the design, installation, and maintenance of medium voltage systems.

The company’s extensive experience includes handling complex electrical infrastructures for a variety of sectors, such as commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. Cochran’s dedication to using cutting-edge technology and adhering to stringent quality control measures ensures reliable and efficient power distribution solutions.

Our robust portfolio of successful projects and satisfied clients underscores our reputation as a leader in medium voltage electrical services.

Medium voltage

Our team of experienced project leaders and skilled technicians coordinate seamlessly with grid energy providers, specializing in the installation and maintenance of medium-voltage systems, including specialized terminations. Proficient in aluminum (AL) cable applications, we ensure cost-effective, high-performance solutions. Whether upgrading infrastructure or implementing new systems, Cochran delivers reliable power distribution tailored to industrial, commercial, and utility needs.

Lighting

Lighting isn’t as simple as housings for lightbulbs. From meeting the stringent requirements of specialized medical and research environments to creating a world-class atmosphere in massive stadiums and entertainment venues, our team delivers innovative lighting solutions that will make your project shine. Whether requirements are complex and technical, focused on efficiency, or meticulously detailed in their aesthetic, we collaborate with stakeholders from conceptual design through installation, while also providing temporary site lighting and other considerations for ensuring a seamless and efficient process.

Lighting control systems

We offer a wide range of custom lighting control solutions, ranging in complexity and scale from standalone solutions for single-room or small-area control to networked and wireless setups for comprehensive building management. Whether it’s new construction or a retrofit that can enhance infrastructure without extensive rewiring, we work with industry leaders like Wattstopper, Lutron, and Enlighted to bring the right technology to the table for everything from office spaces to entertainment venues.

Fire alarms

Cochran delivers state-of-the-art fire alarm solutions, partnering with industry leaders to design and install comprehensive systems tailored to each facility's unique needs. Our expertise spans conventional, addressable, and integrated fire alarm technologies, ensuring unparalleled safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. From initial site assessment to final commissioning and ongoing support, we provide end-to-end fire protection services that safeguard lives and assets.

From super stadiums to teleconferencing

Audio visual systems can transform your spaces into dynamic branded environments. Cochran maintains a full-service audio visual group for designing, installing, and supporting the latest technologies. Our team executes and provides ongoing support for projects of any size, including corporate conference rooms, auditoriums, retail lobbies, operations centers, and entertainment venues. We also develop content for digital signage systems and large touch-screen installations.

Auditoriums

Elevate your auditorium or theater experience with Cochran's comprehensive audio-visual solutions. We bring spaces to life with crystal-clear sound through expertly designed speaker arrays and microphone systems. Our visual offerings span the spectrum of modern technology, from stunning projection systems to vibrant direct-view screens, immersive video walls, and dynamic displays. We enhance accessibility with cutting-edge hearing assistance systems and perfect the acoustic environment using advanced sound masking techniques. To tie it all together, our centralized control boards ensure seamless management, while state-of-the-art video capture systems enable high-quality recording and streaming. Whether as a standalone installation or integrated with our electrical team’s world-class lighting solutions, Cochran delivers A/V experiences that captivate audiences and empower performers.