Arts and culture: performing arts
Performing arts venues can be used for a variety of events ranging from concerts, recitals, drama, dance, and opera. These buildings have an important part to play for communities and in some cases may be a community’s only access to the performing arts.
Performing arts venues can be used for a variety of events ranging from concerts, recitals, drama, dance, and opera. These buildings have an important part to play for communities and in some cases may be a community’s only access to the performing arts.
We design spaces that can adapt use for a variety of settings from amplified performance to spoken word and natural acoustic concerts. Understanding the way spaces will be used, the different users, requirements and experience is crucial to design success.
Our expertise includes new venues and existing and heritage venues that have evolved over time. Improvements in acoustic and theatre technology allow an increased range of uses of performing arts venues, particularly for heritage buildings and being upgraded for contemporary use. Our multidisciplinary specialists and theatre experts collaborate closely with architects and clients to create leading edge user experiences in performing arts venues.
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Renovation of cultural heritage: sustainable, efficient, and respectful design
Lakenhal, Netherlands
Lighting design enhances night-time experience at Fed Square
Fed Square Lighting Design, Australia
World-class acoustics for the new concert hall in Munich
Concert Hall Munich, Germany
Designing the world’s first net zero energy mosque
Masdar City Mosque, United Arab Emirates
Arts and culture
Arup has played a defining role in the development and design of some of the world’s favourite cultural buildings. We work as partners to our clients, always approaching projects with insights into how to serve their needs and the needs of their audiences.
