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Arup to design acoustics for the world-class Munich Concert Hall

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Brad Ryan Former UKIMEA Press Officer,London
24 May 2019

Following an international design competition, Arup has been selected as the room acoustics designer of the performance spaces in the new Konzerthaus in Munich, home to one of the world’s oldest symphony orchestras, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra (BRSO).

Arup’s work will focus on three primary spaces for music performance and rehearsal – an 1,800-seat concert hall, a 600-seat small hall, and a 200-seat creative music workshop space.

The winning proposal submitted by Arup centred on defining the bespoke sound aesthetics and experience of the hall for artists and audiences from the city and region.

The Architect of the project is Cukrowicz Nachbaur Architekten ZT, Bregenz, Austria.

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It’s a huge honour to be working in this fabulous city and its music community with its long and storied history of music making. My team and I are looking forward to working with the project team to shape unique acoustical experiences that will reflect their traditions and open up opportunities for contemporary and future expression.

” Tateo Nakajima Tateo Nakajima Project Director at Arup, London

Arup will work closely with the clients, the architects, the entire planning team, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Academy of Music and Theatre to deliver the three halls.

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Excellent acoustics have always been at the heart of the discussions about this concert hall and have played a decisive role from the very beginning. Acoustics consist of far more than physical parameters! I am pleased that we are able to celebrate another successful milestone with the appointment of Arup. ” Dr. Hans Reichhart Bavarian Minister for Construction and Transport

The new hall in Munich joins a family of internationally acclaimed concert halls created by Arup’s specialist acoustic designers. Venues in the family include: The National Forum of Music (Wroclaw), Harpa (Reykjavík), Musikkens Hus (Aalborg), Bartok National Philharmonic Hall (Budapest), the Sage-Gateshead (Gateshead), Milton Court (London) and King’s Place (London).

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This appointment is testament to Arup’s exceptional ability to collaborate cross-regionally and to deliver projects globally. Our specialist acoustic teams in Berlin and London can’t wait to begin their work on the Konzerthaus. Following the opening of the concert hall in Wroclaw, the new hall in Munich will bring a unique musical and cultural significance to Europe, impacting the arts and culture scene internationally. ” Rudi Scheuermann Rudi Scheuermann Arup Fellow & Global Leader, Berlin

For more information, visit the Konzerthaus website.

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