Concert Hall at Kiel Castle

Until its destruction in World War Two, which only left the west wing standing, the old Kiel Castle on the site between Kiel’s inner city and Förde was one of the most important buildings of the Renaissance in Schleswig-Holstein. The new east wing and the concert hall designed by the Hamburg architects Sprotte and Neve were opened in 1965. In 2005, the entire ensemble was listed as a historic monument. The design for the refurbishment of the concert hall aims to preserve and re-establish the original condition of the building, which is exemplary of early 1960s modern architecture. For example, light-colored materials and a new lighting concept will once again emphasize the qualities of the foyer and hall, and link the spaces to create conceptual and atmospheric unity. In addition, the refurbishment will focus on the acoustic and technical upgrade of the concert hall with its 1,400 seats for classical concerts as well as for theater performances, festivals, and congresses.