The Elbphilharmonie concert venue opened its doors on 11
January 2017. When designing Hamburg's new landmark, architects Jacques
Herzog and Pierre Meuron drew inspiration from three main sources: the
ancient theatre in Delphi, sports stadium architecture, and tents. On the existing
structure of the brick Kaispeicher A building, a former warehouse, they have
erected a glass form that features a curving roof and an unmistakable
silhouette. The façade consists of more than a thousand double-glazed elements,
many of which bend and swell in a variety of ways – lending the Elbphilharmonie
the effect of a giant crystal. Each one of the panes, numbering approximately
2,200 in total, is marked with its own individual pattern. The idea behind
this, according to the architects, is to reflect the sky, water and city in
ever-changing ways.
The room air conditioning equipment for the concert halls
had to satisfy the very highest standards of air quality, air comfort
and, above all else, acoustics. The aim was to prevent visitors from
feeling or seeing the room air conditioning system – and under no circumstances
were they supposed to hear it.
The four HVAC contractors entrusted with installing the
Elbphilharmonie's equipment largely opted for TROX products in aspects such as
fire protection and ventilation systems. For example,
approx. 400 Fire
dampers and 90 Smoke control
dampers in the periphery of the large concert hall ensure a
smoke-free environment in emergency situations. Swirl and displacement
flow diffusers were also installed in order to provide a noise-free supply of
air in Saal 3, the venue's third hall. TROX variable control
units of types TVR, TVJ and TVT-Easy are used for the air
distribution.
Things are more intimate in the small hall. With roughly
550 seats and its elegant wood panelling, it offers the ideal setting for
extraordinary listening experiences. Not a single ship from the nearby Elbe
disturbs the acoustics here. The built-in air terminal units, the fire dampers
and air terminal devices from TROX also work noiselessly.
The "Sky Foyer" on the 20th floor offers a
perfect view of the roof of the Elbphilharmonie. Here, VIPs can enjoy a glass
of champagne during the intermission. The TROX swirl diffusers
from the type DCS range are specially designed for such
comfort zones.
The consistent quality monitoring and acoustic testing
performed on new and existing TROX products is another reason why TROX is
chosen to equip spaces with acoustically sensitive requirements such as the
Elbphilharmonie. TROX has 2 reverberation chambers in its own acoustics
laboratory. They meet the recommendations for reverberation chambers in
accordance with ISO 3741 (Determination of sound power levels of noise sources
using sound pressure - Precision methods for reverberation rooms). In the acoustics
laboratory, sound measurements are taken. These measurements are indicative or
supportive in the development of new products.
Furthermore, measurements are taken for the regular quality
control of existing products and product modification as well as for project-related
special products according to customer requirements. Measurements on sound
attenuators are a special form of acoustic measurement. A special sound
attenuator test run has been set up for these measurements. These meet the
requirements of ISO 7235.
Ralf Joneleit, member of the extended Board of Management and Head of Technology, TROX GmbH: “For TROX, working on such an ultra-modern building as the Elbphilharmonie is both confirmation and an incentive. Projects such as these affirm that TROX is delivering services of the very highest quality and they motivate the company to keep spurring on the development of its products and systems."
TROX. The art of handling air. Numerous TROX products are installed in the Elbphilharmonie, where they ensure good indoor air quality and safety (Photo: © Oliver Heissner / TROX GmbH)
All products manufactured by TROX are tested in TROX's own reverberation chambers, both during the development phase and before they are launched on the market. The aim is to provide customers with correct and reliable acoustic data via catalogues and design programs.
TROX is a global leader in the development, manufacture and
sale of components, units and systems for the ventilation and air conditioning
of internal spaces. With 34 subsidiary companies in 29 countries on
5 continents, 20 production facilities, and importers and
representatives, TROX is present in more than 70 countries. The TROX GROUP
currently has around 4,600 employees and generates revenues of roughly
600 million euros.
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