www.designboom.com: The Staatstheater Augsburg, originally built in the 19th century, is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment and expansion led by HENN. Located in the historic center of Augsburg, Germany, the project is set to restore and update the Grosses Haus (Large House) while introducing two new structures, the Kleines Haus (Small House) and a service building, scheduled for completion by 2030.
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I can’t lie this project looks incredible. This might be a controversial opion but I think a nice looking theatre makes me like the performance even more. Of course good theatre can happen on street corners and in garages, but there is something about walking into a beautiful theatre that feels elevated and makes me feel like I will be watching something very worthwhile. Take the MET for example, lots of people go to the ballet to experience the atmosphere of the ballet and not just the ballet itself. This glass drape facade bring a new modern elegance to the historical building. It still has that old charm while working in modern elements, which makes this refurbishment absolutely tasteful. I appreciate that they are still on track with the convertible theatre to still make the space inside personable. I think there is a delicate balance between sophistication and raw art and I think that this project does an excellent job at walking that line.
I think this is very cool. I think this is a great way to grab more attention from potential audience members as well for the theatre. I believe that adding architecture like this enhances the theatre experience of an audience when they go to watch a performance. Any time I have witnessed a really cool location or maybe an art piece along with a designated activity, it has always improved the experience for me. For example, I went to go watch Beetlejuice when it was on tour in Washington D.C. not only was the show amazing but I also was able to tour Ford’s Theatre and see backstage along with seeing other parts of the city. Being able to see many different pieces of art and the architecture was a good way to lead up to the performance and it really enhanced that whole experience for me and made watching the show much more enjoyable.
Walking into a historic space and being able to look around and see the detail and craftsmanship that went into each and every space is something that you do not get to experience as much as you should. Walking into a historic theatre venue is something even more special as you get to go to a place where millions of audience members saw thousands of shows that will never be shown again. The stunning glass facade almost gives the theatre an ethereal quality to the building. The facade gives a shade of its past but also extends an invitation to those outside of the building to come into the venue. Using recycled materials for the redesign of the theatre is also a goal to strive for as so much construction waste usually goes to landfills and reducing the impact of new construction is one of the biggest offenders of making a sustainable planet.
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