Renovation and adaptation of the former Alhambra cinema to accommodate a variety of music concerts.

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Location   Geneva, Switzerland. Historic landmark hall.

Project Cost   25 million CHF.

Time Frame   Studies 2006-2011, construction 2012-2013.

Owner   City of Geneva.

Architect(s)   Marc Brunn, Brunn & Butty Architectes, and Julien Menoud, Graf & Menoud Architectes, Geneva.

Theatre Planner(s)   Alexandre Forissier, Pontvolant, Geneva, and Aldo de Sousa, Ducks Scéno, Lyon.

Seat Count   750 seats (with possibility of standing audience) in historic landmark hall. Foyer, cafe-restaurant, addition of dressing rooms and offices.

Uses   Amplified music (jazz, world music, rock, pop, etc.), and classical music.

Services   Acoustic consulting services throughout the project, from evaluation of existing situation to achieved transformation.

Team   Eckhard Kahle, Nathalie Faillet, Kahle Acoustics.