Nationaltheatret, Oslo

The Nationaltheatret is a building dating from 1899. The renovation includes an upgrade of the technical and theatrical installations and an improvement to the acoustic quality of the main hall. Listed building.

Information Sheet

Renovation/Transformation Nationaltheatret, Oslo   www.nationaltheatret.no

Location Oslo, Norway. Listed building.

Project Cost Tbc.

Time Frame Acoustic tender: 2019. Design: 2019-2022. Construction: 2023-2025. Opening: 2025.

Owner Statsbygg, Oslo.

Architect(s) Ratio Arkitekter AS, Oslo   ratioark.no

Seat Count The largest and main hall (Hovedscenen) has a 741-seat capacity. The theatre gross floor area is of 12 070 m² with a planned extension of 2 500 m².

Uses Classical Norwegian drama, amplified music concerts, musicals and lectures.

Services Comprehensive acoustic consulting services including acoustic concept, room acoustics, sound isolation and noise control design, construction supervision and post-opening services.

Team Yann Jurkiewicz, Eckhard Kahle, Kahle Acoustics. In collaboration with Svein Folkvord, Tor Halmrast, COWI.

1/4NationaltheatretAs seen from the stage of the largest hall of the Nationaltheatret in Oslo: the Hovedscenen (or main hall). Photo © Kahle Acoustics
2/4NationaltheatretAcoustics tests in the largest hall of the Nationaltheatret in Oslo: the Hovedscenen (or main hall). Photo © Kahle Acoustics
3/4NationaltheatretView from the parterre below the first balcony of the largest hall of the Nationaltheatret in Oslo: the Hovedscenen (or main hall). Photo © Kahle Acoustics
4/4NationaltheatretView from the first balcony onto the stage of the largest hall of the Nationaltheatret in Oslo: the Hovedscenen (or main hall). Photo © Kahle Acoustics