musiktheater linz

from a cultural point of view, the new music theater is an extremely important  project for linz. the linz opera building will be situated at volksgarten on the premises of the former blumauerplatz. this new cultural building will open up opportunities for positive and important developments in this part of

the inner city. the surrounding landscape and the adjacent park  play a very important role in the structuring and development of the building. the relation between music theater, city and park, as well as the interaction between foyer and auditorium constitute an important aspect of the project.

commissioner and client:

land oberösterreich

architect / winning competition entry:

terry pawson architects, london

architects in charge:

architekturconsult, graz

dworschak+mühlbachler architekten, linz

estimated end of construction:

april 2013

volume:

280 000 m³

area of use:

43.000 m²

auditorium:

max. 1.200 guests