New Workshop Building Commences Next Planning Phase on Schedule

A significant milestone has been reached in the Stuttgart Opera House renovation project: The Stuttgart City Council and the state of Baden-Württemberg have approved the project for the new workshop building of the Württemberg State Theatres (WST) in Bad Cannstatt. This decision is welcomed by the project team and Managing Director Christoph Niethammer. The preliminary design phase now begins for the first of three sub-projects. The new building will be constructed on the site of the former sugar factory, next to the existing scenery storage facility, and is scheduled for completion in 2030. It will house all trades relevant to stage design under one roof – including a paint shop, carpentry workshop, paint shop, and assembly hall. The cost of this technically sophisticated building is approximately €124 million, including contingency funds and initial equipment for the WST. The costs will be shared equally by the city and the state.

The equipment at the new location complies with the latest standards. Efficient operational processes and current occupational health and safety regulations are ensured for the 80 employees and are a prerequisite for economically sustainable operations.
Christoph Niethammer, Managing Director of ProWST, adds: “As the primary entity responsible for the project, we are delighted to have reached this important milestone on schedule. This was made possible by the excellent and focused collaboration of all stakeholders, especially the Württembergische Staatstheater Stuttgart.”

Press Release: Project Resolution for the New Workshop Building