Friends' Association Visits Future Interim Venue of the Württemberg State Theatres

In early May, the Friends' Association of the Stuttgart State Theatres e.V. visited the C1 area near the Wagenhallen in Stuttgart North, which will serve as the future interim venue for the Württemberg State Theatres Stuttgart.

The newly installed ground marking for the future entrance of the interim venue was particularly impactful for all attendees. During the renovation, modernization, and expansion of the Littmann-Bau in the Upper Palace Gardens, this site will serve as the rehearsal, work, and performance space for the Stuttgart Ballet and Stuttgart State Opera, enabling them to continue their outstanding excellence. The address by Mr. Hendriks, Managing Director of the Württemberg State Theatres Stuttgart, at the prospective entrance was particularly poignant. This marks the realization of an implementation concept, developed over several years, to provide improved working conditions within a modernized and expanded stage operation for the 1,400 employees.

Prior to the site inspection, Christoph Niethammer, Managing Director of ProWST GmbH, provided an overview of the complex overarching project, the 'Opera Renovation.'
Subsequently, Alexander Lange, Managing Director of a+r Architekten GmbH, presented the competition design for the interim venue of the Württemberg State Theatres, which was submitted in collaboration with NL Architects.

It became evident to the audience that this initial sub-project also serves as a foundational element for the emerging Stuttgart Rosenstein district. The Württemberg State Theatres Stuttgart, with their unique cultural prominence, will play a significant role in shaping Stuttgart Rosenstein and, in collaboration with the Kunstverein Wagenhalle E.V., will form the vibrant core and public focal point of the new quarter.

Participants found it noteworthy that only a small portion of the building complex will function as the temporary performance venue, encompassing the stage, stage tower, auditorium, and foyer.
The significantly larger portion will comprise permanent structures, initially housing the rehearsal and production facilities essential for performances, alongside residential units.
Following the ensemble's return to the modernized, renovated, and expanded Littmann-Bau, the interim site will subsequently accommodate further residential units, workshops, and creative businesses.

Our sincere gratitude to all participants for their keen interest and the stimulating discussions held this evening!

Our thanks extend to Mr. Bischoff, Managing Director of Kunstverein Wagenhalle E.V., for his welcoming remarks and for providing the 'Tor 5' space.
Additionally, we thank Mr. Jensen for contributing the expertise of the State Capital of Stuttgart during the site inspection.