OSTRAVA, Czech Republic, July 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The reconstruction of the
heritage-protected House of Culture of the city of Ostrava and
the extension of the concert hall continue in Ostrava. The new
building not only combines top-notch architecture and perfect
acoustics, but it may become one of the most environmentally
friendly structures in the Czech
Republic. The design by Steven Holl Architects from
New York and Architecture Acts
from Prague won the international
architectural competition organized by the city of Ostrava. The
symbolic ground-breaking ceremony for this unique building took
place on July 19, 2024.
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"This is an extremely exciting moment for Czech music and
architecture. The new concert hall in Ostrava, a 'perfect acoustic
instrument in its case,' which emerged from working drawings, will
now take shape in real space and with real sound. It will become an
inspiring place for the public and international visitors, building
on Ostrava's rich musical legacy and allowing the city to gain
visibility on the world music map," stated architect
Steven Holl.
The new building will become another landmark of Ostrava,
encompassing not only a concert hall with perfect acoustics but
also a comprehensive musical, cultural, production, and educational
facilities. The building will offer a large hall with a capacity of
1,300 visitors and facilities for the Janáček Philharmonic
Orchestra of Ostrava. Visitors will also be able to use some of the
490 seats in the theatre hall or visit the chamber hall with 515
seats. However, the building also includes an educational centre
with a capacity of 200 seats, a recording studio of world
standards.
"High-quality architecture is essential for the development
of Ostrava. The presence of Steven
Holl and his team brings a unique structure to the city. The
exceptional concert hall project will provide a renovated city
house of culture, suitable musical facilities, and it has an impact
on the field of architecture as well. Thanks to such prominent
figures in architecture and the extensive activities of working
teams involved in the realization of these unique projects, Ostrava
will be able to offer a new multifunctional complex that has no
competitor in the Czech
Republic," stated Jan
Dohnal, Mayor of Ostrava. Further information can be found
at link https://1url.cz/K1oFU.
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