A new jewel in Hamburg’s theatre crown has been sculpted inside of the listed concrete shell structure of the city’s wholesale fruit and vegetable market. jack be nimble designed the lighting for all representative areas in the multi-purpose venue Mehr! Theater am Großmarkt, uniting commerce, traffic and culture under one roof.
The visionary theatre will set new standards in flexibility, offering a wide variety of possibilities for theatre and musical productions, shows, events, rock and pop concerts, as well as exhibitions. The auditorium and stage can be varied to seat audiences of up to 2,400 and standing audiences of up to 3,500. In contrast with most theatres, the auditorium, the foyer and the bars are combined into a single open space without separation via partition walls and suspended ceilings.
The challenge for the lighting was to support this open construction and various functions whilst honouring the historical architecture. Lighting scenes were created to differentiate functional areas, guide visitors intuitively and create the appropriate mood throughout the performance visit. A highly intuitive and flexible interface was designed to allow modifications by theatre staff to the lighting for example during admission, show time and intermission.
Colour temperature played a significant role in the lighting concept. Bright white lights in cool colours (6000K) are used in the foyer for increased visibility at a distance. The industrial character of the lighting is designed not only to guide visitors but also to make a statement: this theatre is different! As visitors step deeper into the theatre, the atmosphere becomes more colourful, warm and dim and the architectural lighting is an extension of the show. Throughout the project industrial, linear lighting elements are to be found in different arrangements. Unique lighting atmospheres are assembled from subtle modifications in dimension, lighting effect and colour temperature ensuring coherence for the overall space.
The lighting scheme from jack be nimble includes state of the art control gear to modify colour, intensity and position as an integral part of the architecture. Key features of the building are illuminated to highlight the dimensions and construction of this magnificent space boasting a ceiling height of over 20 meters.
Mehr! Theater am Großmarkt is a multi purpose venue, located within a historical building with diverse and flexible lighting realms that emphasise show and space.
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