KVS, Brussels
The Flemish Royal Theatre — installed in the mid-19th century into the former 18th century built arsenal —, has been entirely renovated and transformed, as well as augmented with a new building across the street, both of them being dedicated to theatre, music and dance. Listed building.
Information Sheet
New Build Renovation/Transformation KVS (Koninklijke Vlaamse Schouwburg) www.kvs.be
Location Brussels, Belgium. Listed building.
Project Cost 50 million €.
Time Frame Design: 1997-2001. Construction and renovation: 2002. Opening of new building with “black box” theatre: 2004. Opening of restored building with new theatre: April 2006.
Owner City of Brussels.
Architect(s) Michel Verliefden, A2RC Architects, Brussels www.a2rc.be • BOA, Brussels.
Theatre Planner(s) Concept: B-Group • Theatre Projects Consultants (TPC), London theatreprojects.com Design and construction supervision: AR-TE, France www.arpluste-architectes.com • dUCKS Scéno, France www.ducks.fr
Seat Count A 500-seat new theatre in the restored historic landmark building. Total area 11 000 m². A 250-seat “black box” theatre in the new building across the street. Total area 6 410 m².
Uses Theatre, dance, concerts.
Services Comprehensive acoustic consulting services.
Team Eckhard Kahle, Project Manager for Artec Consultants Inc, from 1997 until 2000. Eckhard Kahle, Kahle Acoustics, starting 2001.
Restored historic landmark building. Photo © Georges De Kinder
Extension building containing the “black box”. Photo © Georges De Kinder
500-seat Bol room. Photo © Georges De Kinder
Balconies of the 500-seat Bol room, as seen from stage. Photo © Georges De Kinder
500-seat Bol auditorium during opening night. Photo © Georges De Kinder
250-seat “black box” room. Photo © Georges De Kinder
Outer shell of the 500-seat Bol auditorium as seen from the foyer. Photo © Georges De Kinder