Tanzhaus Contemporary Dance Performance Center
Tanzhaus Contemporary Dance Performance Center
HILDEBRAND + Gramazio & Kohler
ARCHITECTS
Gramazio & Kohler, HILDEBRAND
HVACR
RMB Reust Marti Beuchat AG
ACUSTIC ENGINEER
Bakus Bauphysik AG
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Volkert & Zimmermann
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Wobmann Elektroplanung
ACOUSTIC ENGINEER
Bakus Bauphysik & Akustik
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Kuhn Truninger
FACADE PLANING
Mebatech AG, Baden
ROOM ACOUSTIC PLANNING
Strauss Elektroakusik, Bern
LIGHT PLANNING OUTDOOR
Delux, Zürich
LIGHT PLANING OUTDOOR
Delux, Zürich
SIGNALETIC
Intégral Ruedi Baur
ELECTRIC ENGINEER
Wobmann Elektroplanung
CLIENTS
Amt für HochbautenStadt Zürich
LIGHT PLANING INDOOR
Lichtblick, Zürich
ROOM ACUSTIC PLANING
Strauss Elektroakusik, Bern
LIGHT PLANNING INDOOR
Lichtblick, Zürich
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Kuhn Truninger
CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS
Archobau AG, Chur
CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS
Archobau AG, Chur
DESIGN TEAM
Thomas Hildebrand, Massimo Della Corte, Reto Giovanoli, Boris Gusic, Raphaela Hurschler, Pino Pavese, Miriam Weber
YEAR
2007
LOCATION
Zürich, Switzerland
CATEGORY
Performing Arts Cente
Text description provided by architect.
NEW IDENTITY.
The industrial complex was originally built as a power station in 1908 on the river Limmat.
Selective interventions in the existing architecture have helped define the new identity of the Tanzhaus as a site for contemporary dance performances without losing the unique character of this building which has undergone many renovations and changes in its use over time.
SURFACES AND OPENINGS.
The surfaces and openings work as catalysts to stimulate an interchanging relationship between the surroundings and the inside of the building.
The silver mineral paint used for the facade and the flush windows reflect the building’s surroundings and draw attention to the buildings public use.
CHANGEABLE SPACES.
The new 400m2-large and 11m-high dance hall on the top floor lies at the core of the new design.
The ten large square windows connect the hall to its surroundings and convey a feeling of a wide open space. Foldable interior shutters allow the space to take on a very different identity by closing it off completely.
