Andermatt has the best concert hall in the world
The Andermatt concert hall has won the Architizer A+Awards in the cultural halls and theaters category. The hall, which can be used in a variety of ways, prevailed against competitors from 80 countries.
The jury of the Architizer A+Awards has awarded the Andermatt concert hall the prize in the category of cultural halls and theaters , Andermatt Swiss Alps AG informs in a press release . “The award for the Andermatt concert hall recognizes the unique transformation of the mountain village of Andermatt into a prime alpine destination,” says Raphael Krucker, CEO of the company responsible for the development, realization and operation of the holiday destination. The Andermatt Concert Hall enriches the year-round destination of Andermatt with a unique cultural program.
Designed by London-based architecture firm Studio Seilern Architects , the building can be used for multiple purposes thanks to a retractable system that allows up to nine tiers of seating to disappear beneath the main balcony. The flexible stage offers space for an orchestra of up to 75 people.
“This victory is an extraordinary honor for us at Studio Seilern Architects,” said project manager Christina Seilern in the statement. “With entries from over 80 countries submitted for the award, I am extremely pleased with the outcome.” Recently named Architect of the Year at World Architecture News’ Female Frontier Awards , the professional hopes “the honor reputation of this project as a world-class concert hall – one that Andermatt deserves”. With the Theater Nouvelle Comédie de Genève , a second Swiss theater has made it into the finalists of the Architizer A+ Awards in the category of cultural halls and theaters.