2024 marked a historic year for the Symphony, celebrating the grand reopening of the Jacobs Music Center after four years of meticulous renovations. From acoustically tunable panels to architectural lighting, the revamped venue redefines how audiences connect with live music.

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, surrounded by the natural beauty of the bay, is another testament to the Symphony’s commitment to creating spaces where music and design harmonize with their surroundings. With cutting-edge technology and an iconic shell-inspired design, it’s a place where sound becomes an immersive, unforgettable experience.

Music knows no borders, and the San Diego Symphony exemplifies this spirit, connecting communities across the San Diego Tijuana region through shared humanity and the universal language of sound.

This series celebrates the designers, architects, and creative visionaries whose decisions have made the San Diego Tijuana region a thriving, transborder creative powerhouse.

These stories are not just about design—they’re a tribute to how years of collaboration have fostered a unique creative culture that continues to shape the future of our megaregion. From career paths to lifestyle, inventions to culture, everything in the San Diego Tijuana region is shaped with purpose and care.