Offener Wettbewerb | 07/2019
Nationaler Konzertsaal "Tautos namai" in Vilnius (LT)
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Preisgeld: 40.000 EUR
Architektur
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TOWN-PLANNING CONCEPT
TAUTOS NAMAI
The Municipality of Vilnius intends to build on Tauras Hill the National Concert Hall of Lithuania, «Tautos Namai». This project is an opportunity to reflect on how the historical idea of the House of Nation can finally be materialized, and how it will start the architectural and urban transformation of a major site for the city, which will resonate nationally and worldwide.
The project aims to create a venue representative of our society’s contemporary
needs : its multi-functional and open character will be dedicated to art and culture
on all scales.
At Vilnius’ scale, it is a new landmark for the cityscape, a public-dedicated symbol
which will open Tauras Hill to the whole city. At the national scale, the House of Nation hosts the creation, promotion and diffusion of Lithuanian culture and identity.
Finally, at the international scale, it is meant to become a world-class acoustic venue
for main classical orchestras, as well as a contemporary architectural icon.
ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT
CONCEPTUAL APPROACH: INVITATION AND OPENNESS
A concert hall, like a theatre or an opera house, is an essential equipment for the life of a community. Their role in disseminating artistic works is indisputable, but their social role is no less so. They are places of grouping around very diverse works that interest all social categories, all ages. To fulfill this role it is necessary that these places be as accessible as possible, as open as possible. They must no longer appear as reserved, closed places, where we do not know what is really going on there, where artistic activity is akin to magic by denying all creativity and work.
Vilnius’ National Concert Hall is thus first and foremost an expression of public culture, opened to everyone. The diversity of its activities is shared between the inhabitants, musicians, technicians and curious visitors from everywhere.
As such, it is meant to stand out as an expressive and functional venue, a new landmark acting like a beacon of light in the city.
Following a clear concept, the building adopts a very distinctive shape, offering a unique profile easily recognizable from all angles. Thought as an architectural landmark on top of the popular Tauras Hill, its concave facades are turned towards all directions and express an inviting feeling of welcomeness from every side. By the reflections on its skin during daytime and its lighting on evenings and nighttime, it becomes a radiant symbol for the institution. This iconic multi-oriented shape materializes the dynamism, pluralism and openness of the National Concert Hall.
From its exceptional location on top of Tauras Hill, it dialogues with other high spots in the city such as the Gediminas tower, while preserving the natural profile of Naujamiestis’s slopes.
« The composer should have only one thought and one desire during the hour of creation »
M.K. Ciurlionis, lithuanian composer and painter.
TAUTOS NAMAI
The Municipality of Vilnius intends to build on Tauras Hill the National Concert Hall of Lithuania, «Tautos Namai». This project is an opportunity to reflect on how the historical idea of the House of Nation can finally be materialized, and how it will start the architectural and urban transformation of a major site for the city, which will resonate nationally and worldwide.
The project aims to create a venue representative of our society’s contemporary
needs : its multi-functional and open character will be dedicated to art and culture
on all scales.
At Vilnius’ scale, it is a new landmark for the cityscape, a public-dedicated symbol
which will open Tauras Hill to the whole city. At the national scale, the House of Nation hosts the creation, promotion and diffusion of Lithuanian culture and identity.
Finally, at the international scale, it is meant to become a world-class acoustic venue
for main classical orchestras, as well as a contemporary architectural icon.
ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT
CONCEPTUAL APPROACH: INVITATION AND OPENNESS
A concert hall, like a theatre or an opera house, is an essential equipment for the life of a community. Their role in disseminating artistic works is indisputable, but their social role is no less so. They are places of grouping around very diverse works that interest all social categories, all ages. To fulfill this role it is necessary that these places be as accessible as possible, as open as possible. They must no longer appear as reserved, closed places, where we do not know what is really going on there, where artistic activity is akin to magic by denying all creativity and work.
Vilnius’ National Concert Hall is thus first and foremost an expression of public culture, opened to everyone. The diversity of its activities is shared between the inhabitants, musicians, technicians and curious visitors from everywhere.
As such, it is meant to stand out as an expressive and functional venue, a new landmark acting like a beacon of light in the city.
Following a clear concept, the building adopts a very distinctive shape, offering a unique profile easily recognizable from all angles. Thought as an architectural landmark on top of the popular Tauras Hill, its concave facades are turned towards all directions and express an inviting feeling of welcomeness from every side. By the reflections on its skin during daytime and its lighting on evenings and nighttime, it becomes a radiant symbol for the institution. This iconic multi-oriented shape materializes the dynamism, pluralism and openness of the National Concert Hall.
From its exceptional location on top of Tauras Hill, it dialogues with other high spots in the city such as the Gediminas tower, while preserving the natural profile of Naujamiestis’s slopes.
« The composer should have only one thought and one desire during the hour of creation »
M.K. Ciurlionis, lithuanian composer and painter.