Centenary Hall in Bochum
Centenary Hall in Bochum
Centenary Hall in Bochum
2003 ¥ 10 ∂
Jahrhunderthalle in Bochum
Architekten:
Petzinka Pink Architekten, Düsseldorf
Karl-Heinz Petzinka, Thomas Pink
Mitarbeiter:
Jörg Rostock (Projektleitung),
R. Classen, T. Holland, R.E. Dirkmann,
K. Gesche, H. van gen Hassend, M. Henkel,
M. Kurscheid, J.Müller Stüler, N. Ness,
H. Rittmannsperger, J. tho Pesch, H. Urban,
Tragwerksplaner:
Weischede Herman und Partner, Darmstadt
Fotos: S. 1134-1137: Tomas Riehle/artur
The three linked industrial halls known as the the stage technology, the roof girders were canopy structure to the southern extension.
“Centenary Hall” were built in 1902 for a trade trussed on the underside with slender cables, In addition to its spatial function, the canopy
exhibition in Düsseldorf. A year later, they which are scarcely visible. At the same time, serves to bear the extreme stresses resulting
were moved to Bochum, where they initially care had to be taken not to impede the move- from the new tension cables in the hall.
served the Krupp concern as a gas power ment of the cranes, which bear lighting and Open staircases lead from the ground floor to
plant. Later, down to the early 1980s, they other equipment and allow a varied use of the a gallery level where catering is provided dur-
were used as a machine hall. halls. Mobile stages and seating, and a flexi- ing the intervals. At the two ends, the closed
The present rehabilitation has transformed the ble curtain system that runs along the crane volume of the hall dissolves into balconies and
Centenary Hall into an unconventional venue tracks facilitate many different forms of pres- open staircases: the historical structure re-
for the RuhrTriennial festival, which takes entation and spatial arrangements. mains perceptible. At the northern end of the
place from May to October. To preserve the To ensure agreeable conditions within the hall, hall is a six-storey courtyard tract containing
character of these listed industrial buildings, the existing enclosure had to be made imper- rehearsal spaces and artists’ dressing rooms.
alterations to the existing substance were meable. Heating and cooling services were in- The large-mesh steel cladding lends this
avoided as far as possible. New functions are stalled in the floors, which were also insulated, structure a calm, sober appearance and helps
accommodated in auxiliary structures. In or- and a concept for natural ventilation was de- to integrate it harmoniously in the surrounding
der to bear the additional loads imposed by veloped. Visitors are welcomed by a striking industrial landscape.
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Site plan
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