Elbphilharmonie
Hamburg / Germany

Gerriets variable acoustic systems used in the Great and Small Hall

 

Project 

  • Small Hall: Manufacture and installation of 52 G-SORBER systems; banners are lowered from the ceiling and can be driven completely into the ceiling when not in use; up to 1,70 m (5'6") wide and 6,50 m (21'3") high; layers made from acoustic fabric ABSORBER CS.
  • Great Hall: Gerriets presents a brand-new acoustic technology; manufacture and installation of  81 banners; the acoustic roller banners are not lowered from the ceiling, but rise up from the parquet floor and can be completely lowered into the floor, creating a flush surface; 3,00 m (9'8") wide and 2,6 m (8'5") high; layers made from an highly absorbent and extremely hard-wearing textile.

 

General contractor

  • HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft

 

Architect

  • Herzog & de Meuron

 

Client

  • Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
 

Location

  • Hamburg / Germany
 

Further information, planning and audio examples can be found on gerriets-acoustics.com.

Videos
Acoustic Roller Banner G-SORBER – Variable room acoustics at the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg / Germany