This design draws inspiration from nature, seamlessly blending elegance with transparency. Incorporating wooden floors for warmth, marble for sophistication, and transparency for a connection to the surroundings, the material concept aims to create a harmonious and visually captivating space.

Materials:

1. Wooden Floors:
   
   • Inspiration: Sustainably sourced hardwood for a warm, organic ambiance and enhanced acoustics.
2. Marble:
   
   • Inspiration: Classic elegance, using marble in the main entrance and selected features for a timeless appeal.
3. Transparency:
   
   • Inspiration: Large windows and glass elements to connect interior spaces with coastal views, fostering openness.

Color Palette: Neutral tones inspired by the coastal environment, creating a cohesive and calming atmosphere.

This concept aims to transform the music hall into a sophisticated and inviting space that resonates with its coastal surroundings.

Music Hall in Stralsund

Institution: Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus, DE 

School of Architecture Civil Engineering and Urban Planning
Chair of Design, Residential and Social Buildings 

Prof. Bernd Huckriede Dipl., Ing. Barbara Witt Dipl., Ing. Alejandro Tomás-Roldán

The new opera house proposal for the Baltic city of Stralsund, Germany, envisions a music and performance hall that would introduce a revitalizing blend of architectural and cultural dynamism to the town. Stralsund is situated on the southern coast of the Strelasund, a sound in the Baltic Sea that separates the island of Rügen from the mainland.

Situated directly on the coast of Stralsund, the music hall possesses significant potential to strengthen the connection between the arts, humanity, and nature. The design proposal for the project is intricately influenced by its strategic coastal location.

The building's primary structure is inspired by the urban layout of the coastline, evolving into a landscape of urban interaction. Various zones, including the main entrance, foyer, music hall, exhibition hall, restaurant, congress hall, rehearsal rooms, library, and roof terrace, are defined within the architectural plan.

At the heart of the building lies the main performance hall, surrounded by other functional zones that collectively shape the building's architectural form. Drawing inspiration from Roman theaters, the MusicHouse's distinctive characteristic allows the audience to experience performances in both the open-air area and the enclosed main hall.