INTERIM Staatstheater Kassel

Temporary theatre with modular architecture and high-precision building services

The INTERIM State Theatre Kassel was realized within approximately 18 months as a high-performance temporary venue. The project serves as a replacement facility during the renovation of the historic opera house and stands as a strong example of the integration between modular construction and advanced building services engineering.

The project required exceptional levels of functionality, flexibility and technical precision. The objective was to deliver, within a short timeframe, a reliable infrastructure capable of supporting uninterrupted theatre operations.

Project information

Planning period

approx. 18 months

Execution period

2024–2025

Principal

Stadt Kassel / GWG – Gemeinnützige Wohnungsbaugesellschaft der Stadt Kassel mbH

Architect and other professionals

GWG – Gemeinnützige Wohnungsbaugesellschaft der Stadt Kassel mbH (client and project management)
NÜSSLI Group - general contractor

Our services

Design of building services engineering systems (MEP)
Integration of heating, cooling and ventilation systems
Design of the sprinkler system for fire protection
Interdisciplinary technical coordination

The INTERIM provides seating for approximately 850 visitors and features a modern stage infrastructure, including a revolving stage. The building services systems were designed to ensure high levels of comfort for both audience and performers, while guaranteeing maximum operational reliability.

Through close coordination among all project stakeholders and the use of efficient technical solutions, a robust and high-performance system was successfully implemented despite the tight project timeline.

The project demonstrates how modular construction and precise building services engineering can work together to deliver efficient, flexible and high-quality temporary cultural buildings.

Type of client and project

Public cultural building / temporary theatre

Type of facility

Heating, cooling, ventilation, sprinkler system (fire protection)