Szczecin Philharmonic takes EU architectural award
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The hall is the work of Barcelona-based firm Estudio Barozzi Veiga, and construction work began in April 2011.
It is located in the heart of Szczecin, on the historical site of the old ‘Konzerthaus’ which was demolished during the Second World War. The facility comprises two halls, the main one seating 951, and the chamber hall seating 192, with a large window at the back of the audience bringing in natural light. The other finalists are the student centre of the London School of Economics, Antinori Winery in Florence, the Danish Maritime Museum and the Ravernsburg Art Museum in Germany. - See more at: http://www.thenews.pl/1/11/Artykul/199214,Szczecin-Philharmonic-in-race-for-EU-architectural-award#sthash.UKkvQAhj.dpufThe hall is the work of Barcelona-based firm Estudio Barozzi Veiga, and construction work began in April 2011.
It is located in the heart of Szczecin, on the historical site of the old ‘Konzerthaus’ which was demolished during the Second World War. The facility comprises two halls, the main one seating 951, and the chamber hall seating 192, with a large window at the back of the audience bringing in natural light. The other finalists are the student centre of the London School of Economics, Antinori Winery in Florence, the Danish Maritime Museum and the Ravernsburg Art Museum in Germany. - See more at: http://www.thenews.pl/1/11/Artykul/199214,Szczecin-Philharmonic-in-race-for-EU-architectural-award#sthash.UKkvQAhj.dpufThe hall is the work of Barcelona-based firm Estudio Barozzi Veiga, and construction work began in April 2011.
It is located in the heart of Szczecin, on the historical site of the old ‘Konzerthaus’ which was demolished during the Second World War. The facility comprises two halls, the main one seating 951, and the chamber hall seating 192, with a large window at the back of the audience bringing in natural light. The other finalists are the student centre of the London School of Economics, Antinori Winery in Florence, the Danish Maritime Museum and the Ravernsburg Art Museum in Germany. - See more at: http://www.thenews.pl/1/11/Artykul/199214,Szczecin-Philharmonic-in-race-for-EU-architectural-award#sthash.UKkvQAhj.dpufThe hall is the work of Barcelona-based firm Estudio Barozzi Veiga, and construction work began in April 2011.
It is located in the heart of Szczecin, on the historical site of the old ‘Konzerthaus’ which was demolished during the Second World War. The facility comprises two halls, the main one seating 951, and the chamber hall seating 192, with a large window at the back of the audience bringing in natural light. The other finalists are the student centre of the London School of Economics, Antinori Winery in Florence, the Danish Maritime Museum and the Ravernsburg Art Museum in Germany. - See more at: http://www.thenews.pl/1/11/Artykul/199214,Szczecin-Philharmonic-in-race-for-EU-architectural-award#sthash.UKkvQAhj.dpufOn Friday, the Szczecin Philharmonic was named the best building of the last two years granting the Mies van der Rohe Award established by the European Union. It is the first time ever that a Polish building was nominated and awarded.
"When we were deciding [to carry out] the project, we knew it would be exceptional and unique. We are proud and happy," Szczecin mayor, Piotr Krzystek said accepting the award.
The hall was the project of Barcelona-based architecture firm Estudio Barozzi Veiga. Its construction was launched in April 2011. It is located in the heart of Szczecin, on the historical site of the old ‘Konzerthaus’ which was devastated during the WWII. The facility comprises two halls, the main one seating 953, and the chamber hall seating 192, with a large window at the back of the audience.
Student centre of the London School of Economics, Antinori Winery in Florence, the Danish Maritime Museum and the Ravernsburg Art Museum in Germany were among other finalists.
The hall had also received the “Life in Architecture” award from the President of Poland previously.
Established in 1987, the €60,000 Mies van der Rohe Award is one of the most prestigious prizes for European architecture.
