DP6 presents design vision for Stadstheater Arnhem

On Tuesday 6 December, the five selected design teams presented their visions for Stadstheater Arnhem, during the day to the assessment committee and in the evening to the city, at an event organized by the CASA Architecture Center.

In our vision, we allow the monumental theater building as a protagonist to come into its own again through the demolition of the 1970s part. The protagonist gets a co-player, separate from the old building. Around the two we draw curtains and wings of reused and demountable brick, which conceal and reveal and play an exciting game between inside and outside, light and dark, open and closed. Between the two building parts, a passage forms the connection between the city and the park, with an entrance on both sides. In this way, the building really becomes part of the city: open and accessible to everyone.

In addition to the halls, the new circular and energy-neutral Stadstheater offers space for all possible new initiatives and collaborations: with various stages inside and outside, mirrored walls, debate and rehearsal rooms to experience or create art and culture! A seductive and inspiring building that surprises again and again!

In addition to DP6, our team consists of Van de Laar, Nelissen, Stevens van Dijck, Bureau Vlaardingerbroek, HI-Plus and i29. The visions of the other teams, led by Benthem Crouwel, Braaksma & Roos i.c.w. Civic, Mecanoo and cepezed can be viewed on Architectenweb, among others. On 22 December, the municipality will announce which team will further develop its vision for the Stadstheater.

Photos: Rachelle Stoffels Fotografie