Umbau der denkmalgeschützten Räume eines historischen Krankenhauses (16. und 19. Jahrhundert) in Aufführungsräume.

Probe vor dem Eröffnungskonzert (Februar 2008)
im Kraakhuis, Krankensaal aus dem 16. Jahrhundert.
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Probe vor dem Eröffnungskonzert (Februar 2008)
im Kraakhuis, Krankensaal aus dem 16. Jahrhundert.
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Bibliothek des anatomischen Instituts aus dem 19. Jahrhundert.
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Auditorium.
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The Kraakhuis during the renovation works (2007).
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The 250-seat Kraakhuis Hall and
view of the acoustic curtain installation.
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Reheasal in the 250-seat Kraakhuis Hall
and view of the acoustic curtain installation
(November 2011).
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Reheasal in the 250-seat Kraakhuis Hall and view of the acoustic curtain installation
(November 2011).
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View of the acoustic curtain.
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Technische Details

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Ort   De Bijloke, Belgium. Historic landmark building.

Baukosten   Non available.

Zeitrahmen   Beginning of design in 2006, start of construction 2007, opened in February 2008. Completion of second phase in November 2011.

Bauherr   De Bijloke City of Ghent.

Architekt(en)   Architectuuratelier Oswald Van De Sompel, Ghent.

Künstler(in)   Ara Starck (Second phase).

Theaterplaner(s)   TTAS Office, Marc Lambert & Pieter De Kimpe.

Zahl der Sitzplätze   Conversion of the 16th century Kraakhuis hospital hall into a minimalist historic 250-seat room. Renovation and adaptation of the 19th century anatomic 100-seat theatre of the Bijloke campus for lectures and film projections.. Geschossfläche 4 000 m².

Nutzung   Concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz, dance, conference.

Leistungsumfang   Acoustic concept and acoustical consulting throughout the project. Second phase: Provision of retractable bleecher seating and acoustic curtain installation in ceiling vault, providing variable acoustics at the push of a button. Designed in collaboration with artist Ara Starck.

Beteiligte Berater   Thomas Wulfrank, Project Manager, Eckhard Kahle, Kahle Acoustics.