Plenary Chamber "Maximilianeum" in the Bavarian State Parliament, Munich, Germany
Object Type
Townhalls & Congress
Client
Universitätsbauamt München
Architects
Staab Architekten BDA, Berlin
Completion
2005
Expertises
Room Acoustics
Building Acoustics
When redesigning the plenary chamber in the Maximilianeum of the Bavarian State Parliament, respect for the historic building and careful refurbishment took centre stage. In the completely gutted hall, a new room concept was created for the 400 members of the Bavarian State Parliament.The general refurbishment presented numerous challenging tasks for the room acoustics planning. The aim was to create a hall with excellent speech intelligibility using largely "invisible" measures.
This was achieved through a variety of acoustically important measures: Targeted alignment of sound-reflecting surfaces, sound-absorbing design of concave curved wall surfaces to avoid disruptive focussing effects and installation of panel resonators on the rear wall of the presidium to absorb low frequencies. In addition, the desks for delegates were fitted with sound-absorbing front panels, which are also used for air supply. Air-permeable carpets on perforated raised floors in the visitors' gallery not only allow ventilation, but also increase sound absorption. Building acoustics measures had to be planned specifically for the installation of the Bayerischer Rundfunk broadcasting studio and the integrated speaker's booth. The installation of highly sound-insulating studio glazing in combination with double-shell partition wall constructions and measures for impact sound insulation of existing staircases to the visitors' gallery can ensure undisturbed broadcasting operations at the same time as the plenary sessions.
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