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Playhouse Module 1

Location: 
Karlsruhe

Completion:
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Playhouse Module 1, Karlsruhe

Location Hermann-Levi-Platz 1 in Karlsruhe
After 47 years in operation, the Badisches Staatstheater in Karlsruhe is due for a general refurbishment and the construction of a new playhouse with an integrated children's and youth theater.

The conversion and expansion measures will be carried out in 3 modules and are scheduled to be completed by 2034.

Preliminary measures were already taken in the past two years, 2020 and 2021, in order to be able to start the current conversion and renovation work. Here, the Karlsruhe Directorate of Civil Engineering was able to successfully implement the shell construction and special civil engineering work for the underground car park and the temporary entrance with the first contract in a consortium.

Now, on 30.5.2022, the Civil Engineering division received another major contract for this immense overall project with the "Schauspielhaus Module 1". This is the first construction phase, in which the previous box office hall of the Badisches Staatstheater will be demolished and the theater (Kleines Haus) will then be built in solid construction. In addition to the shell construction work, the contract also includes the excavation and shoring work. In addition, complex alterations to the existing building will have to be carried out while the Staatstheater continues to operate.

The building is 50 meters wide, 61 meters long and 34 meters high. The total built-up area is 3,200 m². Module 1 will house the "Kleine Haus" with 400 seats, the "Junge Staatstheater" with 150 seats as well as rehearsal stages, offices, function rooms and a restaurant.
The fact that the construction work is taking place while the theater is still in operation and that there is hardly any storage space available due to the inner-city location poses particular challenges for this exciting construction project.

The project is aiming for DGNB "Sustainable Building Site" certification from the German Sustainable Building Council.

  • Characteristics
    • Developed area: 3,200 m²
    • Width: 50 m
    • Length: 61 m
    • Height: 34 m
  • Construction time
    • Shell construction work from 28.06.2022 to 1.06.2025
    • Completion n.a.
  • Construction site regular operation
    • Monday to Friday 07:00 to 18:00
    • Saturday 07:00 am to 12:00 pm
    • There is generally no work on Sundays and public holidays.

Certified by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB)

Ed. Züblin AG is pursuing several goals with this project: A sustainable construction site organization, the conservation of resources as well as the minimization of emissions, responsibility for the health and well-being of the builders, the cultivation of good neighbourliness and, of course, high-quality construction. For this, Ed. Züblin AG was the first company to be recognized by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB).

Here you can find more information about the DGNB system for sustainable construction sites: https://www.dgnb.de/en/certification/buildings/construction-site

Selected measures in the project

  • Measures to prevent pollution from the construction site

    The project is in a central, inner-city location, so efforts are being made to avoid or reduce the impact of the construction site as much as possible. The concepts for noise and dust avoidance and the protection of soil and groundwater on the construction site are key areas of action. There are also concepts for waste avoidance and an environmentally and resident-oriented logistics concept.

  • Saving resources and reducing emissions through LEAN Construction

    Through the consistent use of process planning, the ongoing construction work is synchronized and adapted to the planning specifications. This enables stable and structured work. This is accompanied by an increase in quality through efficient processes. This prevents waste.
    Another method is the 5S method for order and cleanliness on the construction site.

  • Communication with the local public

    Due to the fact that construction work is being carried out while the theater is open, detailed and good communication with residents and the public is essential on the construction site

  • Use of (semi-)finished parts

    (Semi-)prefabricated elements (cavity walls, filigree slabs and stairs) are used in the project. In addition to shortening the construction time, this also reduces the amount of waste generated by the prefabricated construction elements.

  • Energy management in construction

    Preliminary investigations of the individual construction processes with regard to the most energy-saving development possible. In particular, the focus here is on optimizing process durations.

  • Construction site logistics

    The just-in-time (JiT) concept ensures targeted and timely coordination of material deliveries to the construction site. The construction products are only transported to the right place at the right time and in the right quantity when they are actually needed. This allows both the number of transports to be reduced and the storage of materials on the construction site to be minimized or completely avoided.

  • Waste management

    An effective waste management system will be set up for the project. Targeted waste sorting and separation will take place on the construction site. This ensures that the resulting construction waste is properly disposed of and/or recycled.

  • Sustainability training

    Promoting education and training for all project participants to raise awareness of sustainability.

  • Promoting health and well-being

    Promotion of a healthy working environment and a pleasant indoor climate through suitable measures such as regular cleaning and ventilation.

  • Compliance with environmental protection legislation

    Monitoring and compliance with applicable environmental protection laws and regulations.

  • Regional construction partners

    Regional companies are involved in the provision of services. This ensures a partnership-based cooperation and synergy effects from existing project knowledge can be utilized.

Certification contact person Alexander Houy
Project contact Roman Kühn
Construction site address Hermann-Levi-Platz 1
76137 Karlsruhe

Phone +49 721 6204 - 249
ZÜBLIN Subdivision Karlsruhe
Assistant to the IB Unit Management
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Link DGNB: Certification