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Stadtcasino Basel, Switzerland

Object Type
Concert Halls

Client
Casino-Gesellschaft Basel, Switzerland

Architect
Herzog & de Meuron Architekten, Basel, Switzerland

Completion
2020

Expertises
Building Acoustics
Sound Isolation
Room Acoustics
Audiovisual System Design

After a four-year renovation phase, the historic Stadtcasino Basel at Barfüsserplatz has been reopened. Its legendary music hall, dating back to 1876, is among the most significant concert halls in the world and enjoys international renown. The well-proportioned rectangular space accommodates nearly 1400 people and a large orchestra. While preserving its historical fabric, the hall has undergone significant updates, including a new floor, seating, a mobile stage, and ventilation and air conditioning systems. The bricked-up openings in the facade have been uncovered and fitted with acoustically high-quality window constructions. A complete new construction, including a foyer, staircases, cloakrooms, and restrooms, complements the historic ensemble.

Extensive measurements conducted in the laboratories of Müller-BBM Building Solutions were necessary to precisely adjust the new floating wooden floor with integrated supply air to meet the acoustic requirements of the world-class music hall. On-site, acoustical investigations were carried out for the reconstruction of the historical exterior windows, allowing the hall to be shielded from the traffic noise on the bustling Steinenberg, especially from the trams. The tram tracks were successfully renovated in 2016. Additionally, in the current renovation phase, a vertical building joint between the extension and the historic building has been planned to prevent disruptive vibrations from affecting the music hall. Simultaneously, numerous sound insulation measures have been implemented in the historic roof area, the new basement, and the extension building.

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