The Vltava Philharmonic Hall, an upcoming architectural project in Prague scheduled to be completed in the next decade, is currently in its final stages of design under the guidance of BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group. The project emerged as the winner of an international architectural competition organized by the City of Prague and The Prague Institute of Planning and Development in May 2022. The proposed design envisions the Vltava Philharmonic Hall as a meandering structure, seamlessly connecting the riverbank to the roof terrace. Highlights include a new escalator facilitating the movement of visitors both indoors and outdoors, the addition of green spaces for community events, and modifications to the nearby viaduct underpass to enhance its interaction with the environment. At the heart of the Philharmonic Hall are the auditoriums and public spaces, with a special emphasis on the Creative Hub, featuring a central music library. The hall is set to house esteemed entities such as the Czech Philharmonic, the FOK Prague Symphony Orchestra, and the Music Department of the Prague Municipal Library. ‘Expressive yet pragmatic, the new philharmonic will ascend to form a key landmark for Prague. From river to roof,’ says Bjarke Ingels.
The architects at BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group have strategically positioned the structure in the northeast corner of the site, enabling the creation of a grand town plaza with distinctive features on each of its four sides – fronting a plaza, shared street, viaduct, and waterfront. The diagonal organization of the building aligns public spaces with the plaza and the river, providing scenic views of the historic center of Prague. The integration of plants in the design reflects the vegetation along the Vltava River, contributing to the conceptual narrative of the project. The chosen plant species aim to emulate forest biotopes and connect to existing green networks, promoting biodiversity and green corridors throughout the city. The Vltava Philharmonic Hall offers a compact design for maximum efficiency, easy access, and orientation. The Main Hall, Chamber Hall, and Multipurpose Hall, along with spaces for resident orchestras, administration, management, catering, and the Creative Hub, form an efficient building layout.
The Vltava Philharmonic Hall, an upcoming architectural project in Prague scheduled to be completed in the next decade, is currently in its final stages of design under the guidance of BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group. The project emerged as the winner of an international architectural competition organized by the City of Prague and The Prague Institute of Planning and Development in May 2022. The proposed design envisions the Vltava Philharmonic Hall as a meandering structure, seamlessly connecting the riverbank to the roof terrace. Highlights include a new escalator facilitating the movement of visitors both indoors and outdoors, the addition of green spaces for community events, and modifications to the nearby viaduct underpass to enhance its interaction with the environment. At the heart of the Philharmonic Hall are the auditoriums and public spaces, with a special emphasis on the Creative Hub, featuring a central music library. The hall is set to house esteemed entities such as the Czech Philharmonic, the FOK Prague Symphony Orchestra, and the Music Department of the Prague Municipal Library. ‘Expressive yet pragmatic, the new philharmonic will ascend to form a key landmark for Prague. From river to roof,’ says Bjarke Ingels.
Source: https://www.designboom.com/architecture/bjarke-ingels-final-design-vltava-philharmonic-hall-prague-01-25-2024/
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