CHYBIK + KRISTOF + Mecanoo present the Vltava Philharmonic Hall, a new musical and cultural center located in the heart of Prague. Designed to meet 21st century standards for symphonic music concerts, with the development of modern construction and exceptional acoustic design of halls, the proposed building addresses the need for an integrated cultural and social hub that compliments Czech history and culture, and simultaneously responds to the contemporary needs of the city.
Prague's area of Holešovice - Bubny – Zátory offers significant potential for a new vibrant district, waiting to be shaped by a new cultural landmark of fundamental social importance – such as the Vltava Philharmonic Hall.
Urban ribbon wraps two separate cylindrical-shaped halls and forms an open-air amphitheater, connecting the lobby and open stage for cultural events. Located at the right of Vltava’s embankment, the main hall offers a unique visual experience for its visitors, and along with its structural engineering concept enhances the experience and quality of the architectural scheme. The main concert hall is notable for its acoustic concept, designed by Nagata Acoustics.
Created as a modern representation of culture, architecture and perfect acoustic instrument, the concept for the new Vltava Philharmonic Hall confirms Prague’s international reputation as a cultural capital.
Year: 2022
Type: culture, public space
Size: 53220 m2
Investment: 196000000 EUR
Status: competition
Authors: CHYBIK + KRISTOF + Mecanoo
Acoustics: Nagata Acoustics
Engineering: Buro Happold, AED project
Traffic concept: John Henley
Cost calculations: Martin Růžička
Fire engineering: Buro Happold, AED project
Art consultancy: Pavel Karous
Program consultancy: Petr Kalousek
Renders: Plomp, Mecanoo, Mangoshake Studio, CHYBIK + KRISTOF
Aerial Photos: skyworker.cz, IPR Praha
Team Ondřej Chybík, Michal Krištof, Francine Houben, Nuno Fontarra, Rodrigo Bandini Dos Santos, Jiří Vala, Ingrid Spáčilová, Eliška Morysková, Ondřej Mičuda, Tomáš Wojtek, Vadim Shaptala, Tomáš Babka, Daniele Delgrosso, Victor Serbanescu, Omar El Hassan, Selin Gulsen, Pieter Hoen, Isabella Banfi ,Dario Castro, Mattia Cavaglieri, Aydan Suleymanli, Alessandro Luporino