Isarphilharmonie Cul­tural Centre in Munich

Issue
05/2022 Prefabrication Modular Construction
Author
Stephan Schütz
Task
New construction, Conversion / Refurbishment
Location
Germany, Munich
Architecture
gmp Architekten
Architecture
Marg und Partner
Inside the concert hall, the prefabricated cross laminated timber elements remain visibly exposed. Their black glazed finish provides discreet elegance and contrasts with the light coloured parquet flooring.
© HGEsch
The modular construction type allowed gmp Architekten to quickly create a temporary replacement for the existing Gasteig cultural center, in need of renovation. At the same time, the prefabricated timber elements meet the high acoustic requirements for a concert hall.
Inside the concert hall, the prefabricated cross laminated timber elements remain visibly exposed. Their black glazed finish provides discreet elegance and contrasts with the light coloured parquet flooring.
© HGEsch