Vienna gets a superlative musical theater - opening 2027!

Vienna gets a superlative musical theater - opening 2027!

An important architectural project is currently being built in Vienna: the "Theater im Prater", which is planned as the most modern musical theater in the city. The planned opening is in the room for November 2027. This theater will offer 1,800 seats and at the same time marks the successor of the traditional roller coaster in the Vienna sausage praternity. The project is launched by ATG Entertainment, which presented the details of a presentation, whereby those responsible were optimistic about the progress of the approval process. ATG managing director Joachim Hilke was confident that the theater will soon become a reality.

The total costs for the project amount to 100 million euros, which are fully financed by ATG. This has made the new theater the largest privately financed theater construction project in Austria in the past 100 years. It is designed as a "house for eternity", which indicates long -term planning and sustainable design. Another important point is the creation of up to 350 new jobs in the theater, which is intended to bring a positive economic benefit of forecast 150 million euros. This information was from OE24 reported.

Architectural design and sustainability

The architectural concept was developed through the cooperation of the Vienna Office Dietrich Untertrifaller (DTFLR) and the London architecture firm Haworth Tompkins. Both offices have extensive experience in planning theaters, whereby Haworth Tompkins is known worldwide for over 30 realized theater projects and was awarded a Stirling Prize. The design focuses on sustainability and inclusion. Energy -efficient building technology is integrated and resource -saving materials are used to reduce the project's ecological footprint. In addition, inclusive design is implemented for different needs, which is both from Ots as well as experts emphasized.

A central design principle provides for transparency and dialogue with the neighborhood, which should promote a positive relationship with the environment. The new theater should not only act as an event location, but also become a cultural attraction that blends harmoniously into the historical ensemble of the Prater.

The importance of adaptive reuse

In the context of such large projects, adaptive reuse of buildings also plays an increasingly important role in architecture. The focus on sustainable forms of construction and the conversion of existing structures became increasingly popular. Experts point out that adaptive reusing projects not only contribute to the preservation of the architectural heritage, but also serve to combat unhindered growth and settlement of the landscape. This leads to an improvement in energy efficiency and long -term sustainability, such as Archello reported.

Examples such as the Tate Modern in London and other innovative conversions worldwide illustrate that such measures are not only environmentally friendly, but also economically beneficial and contribute to creating new cultural spaces. The "Theater im Prater" could not only act as a new landmark of Vienna, but also as a model for future -oriented architecture and urban planning.