De Woeker, Oudenaarde

The theatre in Oudenaarde is being expanded into a vibrant cultural site. The existing auditorium is being renovated to become a multifunctional space, and a new large theatre auditorium will be added. Through this expansion, the meeting and rehearsal rooms of the former fire station and the former municipal school will be combined into an attractive cultural venue. The protected townscape will add another jewel to its crown.

Technische Details

Neubauten   Renovierungen De Woeker.

Ort Oudenaarde, Belgium.

Baukosten 7.8 million €.

Zeitrahmen Design: 2022-2024. Construction: 2024-2026. Opening: 2027.

Bauherr City of Oudenaarde, Belgium.

Architekt(en) Bob McMaster Architecten, Ghent, Belgium   www.bobmcmaster.be  •  KRFT, Amsterdam, Netherlands   krft.nl

Theaterplaner TTAS/Ingenium, Bruges, Belgium.

Zahl der Sitzplätze Grote Woeker (new): A 410-seat theatre hall or auditorium. Kleine Woeker (existing): 142 seats or 250 standing audience. New build floor area: 2 350 m², renovated floor area: 1 290 m². Total gross floor area: approx. 3 640 m² with 7 170 m² of surrounding external area.

Nutzung Drama with light amplified sound system, shows, conferences, classical music with up to a 40-musician orchestra (Chamber Orchestra, Harmony), pop and rock concerts, cultural centre activities, offices, café and music school activities.

Leistungsumfang Comprehensive acoustic consulting services for the entire project from competition to commissioning, including room acoustics, building acoustics along with noise and vibrations control.

Beteiligte Berater Cees Mulder, Thomas Wulfrank, Kahle Acoustics.

1/7De Woeker, AudenardeWinning project's rendering for De Woeker cultural site. Foto © By courtesy of Bob McMaster + KFRT
2/7De Woeker, AudenardeWinning project's rendering for De Woeker cultural site. Foto © By courtesy of Bob McMaster + KFRT
3/7De Woeker, AudenardeDe Woeker site offers a mix of existing historic buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries, blended with new contemporary buildings. © By courtesy of Bob McMaster + KFRT
4/7De Woeker, AudenardeDe Woeker site offers a mix of existing historic buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries, blended with new contemporary buildings and green surroundings. © By courtesy of Bob McMaster + KFRT
5/7De Woeker, AudenardeRendering of the future 410-seat theatre hall (Grote Woeker). Foto © By courtesy of Bob McMaster + KFRT
6/7De Woeker, AudenardeRendering of acoustic simulations for the 410-seat theatre hall (Grote Woeker). © Kahle Acoustics
7/7De Woeker, AudenardeCulture Street route rendering connecting all functions of the future De Woeker culture site be it the theatre, the cafe or the music school. Foto © By courtesy of Bob McMaster + KFRT