Acoustic design, stage technology and engineering for a world-class multiuse venue

Designed to host classical and contemporary music events, it is the preeminent venue of its kind in the country. Arup was invited by the centre’s architects, Ingarden & Ewy Architekci, to provide music-venue consultation and to create the auditorium’s acoustic design.  

Our acoustics and venue consultants performed comprehensive vibration surveys and created acoustic models to analyse ambient noise levels. Consulting and engineering teams assisted with the design concept, building permit negotiations and mechanical, electrical and public health engineering (MEP) services until the execution design stage and supervision during construction works. 

We designed the venue’s acoustic standards and stage-technology solutions to the highest international standards, contributing to a venue that puts Krakow centre-stage in the world of the performing arts in Poland. But more than that, the Centre includes conference rooms, stock rooms and technical backrooms as well as an underground parking garage for over 300 vehicles. This makes it possible to organise a wide array of events, whether that’s a symposium or forum, a concert or theatre performance or a multimedia social event.  

Acoustic consulting expertise

To enhance the acoustic experience we installed technology including above-stage sound reflectors, movable screens that reflect sound and regulate the time of after-sounds, and seats with the highest acoustic, ergonomic and durability specifications. The auditorium is also equipped with trapdoors for engineer booths, director booths on all three levels, and booths for simultaneous interpretation.  A multi-segment stage with seven independently adjustable modules allows organisers to arrange the space of the hall according to their expectations and needs.