ALA architects complete the kilden performing arts center

‘kilden performing arts center’ by ALA architects, kristiansand, norwayimage © tuomas uusheimoall images courtesy of ALA architects

recently opened in january of this year, the ‘kildren performing arts center’ in kristiansand, norway, designed by finnish practice ALA architects synthesizes several flexible performance halls under one extravagant sinuous wooden roof. the new performance center includes a 1200-seat concert hall for the kristiansand symphony orchestra, a 700-seat modifiable theater for the agder regional theater, several stages, and a multipurpose hall. the structure itself sets a grandeur stage that separates the real world from that bound only by the imagination. the enormous undulating wooden wall made of CNC oak panels not only gives a theatrical effect, but also defines the undersides of the performance areas while elegantly covering the public entrance foyer with a clear view to the adjacent canal. the exterior is instead clad in locally-sourced dark aluminum panels that complement the rich sinuous form of the entry wall. each of the individual theaters also contain their own unique set of materials and constructions to serve various functions, acoustic and experiential needs. services are centrally located to communicate with each of the halls efficiently and easily move equipment from one to the other.  concrete elements used in the structure and with a fiber-glass aggregate for acoustic panels came from only 200 meters away, making the structure truly a product of its land.

see designboom’s original article here.

timelapsevideo © ALA architects

image © tuomas uusheimo

contrast of rectilinear aluminum panels and undulating wooden wallimage © tuomas uusheimo

backside of the structureimage © tuomas uusheimo

image © tuomas uusheimo

image © tuomas uusheimo

entrance foyer under the grandiose oak ceiling elementimage © tuomas uusheimo

image © tuomas uusheimo

image © tuomas uusheimo

(left) wooden roof during the march equinox(right) theater interiorimage © tuomas uusheimo

image © tuomas uusheimo

image © tuomas uusheimo

theater hallimage © tuomas uusheimo

concert hallimage © tuomas uusheimo

concert hall suspended acoustic panelsimage © tuomas uusheimo

concert hallimage © tuomas uusheimo

angular wall panels designed for optimum acousticsimage © tuomas uusheimo

image © tuomas uusheimo

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