Large Stage of the Entertainment Theatre in Chorzów
The project scope included:
- room acoustics,
- technological elements connected with:
- stage manager system,
- sound system,
- stage lighting system.
The architectural design of the renovation of portal and auditorium at the big stage was subordinated to the acoustic and technological guidelines resulting from the project prepared by Pracownia Akustyczna Kozłowski.
The main objective of the renovation was to improve acoustic and technological conditions of the hall, at the same time preserving its visual character, which has been known for many years.
The hall is primarily intended for staging musical performances.
Room acoustics was optimized to obtain understandable natural propagation of human voice as well as good conditions for natural playing of music supported by sound reinforcement system. To this end, the portal space was rebuilt, preserving the rich staging possibilities in this area for which the Chorzów hall is famous.
The orchestra was redesigned, this time on the left balcony. The larger-than-usual space for musicians was fully separated acoustically from the audience, which ensured a proper sound image in the audience, as opposed to the previous situation where the open orchestra pit was located on the right balcony.
Within the orchestra pit, two independent booths for percussion and percussion instruments were separated. In the former orchestral space an amplification room was located.
Under the ceiling of the auditorium two new platforms were designed, allowing for easy installation of lighting, electroacoustic and projection elements. The portal bridge, characteristic of the Chorzów hall, was also modernized.
Small Stage of the Entertainment Theatre in Chorzów
The hall is designed primarily for the staging of chamber performances, particularly musical recitals. The finishing of the interior uses to a large extent solutions based on brick.
Room acoustics was optimized in order to obtain understandable natural propagation of human voice as well as to obtain optimal conditions for natural playing of music supported by sound reinforcement system. Technological solutions allow for any stage location in the room.
The project scope included:
- interior acoustics,
- stage manager system,
- electroacoustic system,
- stage lighting system,
- technological elements.
The design was made in parallel with the architectural design of the building, therefore it was possible to create the Small Stage with regard to the assumed acoustic and lighting parameters.