Symphony Interior Aulae Concentuum Orchestrae by Marius Mateika

Symphony Interior Aulae Concentuum Orchestrae by Marius Mateika is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Designatio Interior Competition Category.

ArgentumInterior· 2024

Symphony Interior Aulae Concentuum Orchestrae

by Marius Mateika

Client: MAMA Architects

Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Symphony Interior Aulae Concentuum Orchestrae

Symphonia est interior aulae concentuum ad symphoniacae orchestrae spectacula destinata. Opus est restauratio spatii exsistentis mille metrorum quadratorum forma geometrica implicata, Vilnae in Lituania siti. Ratio modularis adhibita est, elementis normalibus innixa, sicut rhombis, triangulis et planitiebus levibus atque striatis. Haec elementa composita et accommodata sunt ut qualitas acustica cum specie visuali coniungeretur. Parietes ex gypseis tabulis facti sunt, bractea quercus vestiti, interpositis fasciis lucidis. Formae parietum antiqua Lituanorum ornamenta revocant.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Symphony Interior Aulae Concentuum Orchestrae victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Symphony Interior Aulae Concentuum Orchestrae opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Symphony Interior Aulae Concentuum Orchestrae creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Main objective was to achieve an entirely new acoustic standard, tailored specifically for symphony orchestra performances. We adopted a "lego constructor" philosophy, we meticulously devised several standard elements such as rhombuses, triangles, and both smooth and ribbed planes. Subsequently, we methodically assembled the interior using these components, adjusting their placement—adding or subtracting as necessary—to achieve a harmonious blend of acoustical excellence and aesthetic appeal.
Dimensions & Packaging: This is not a new hall. It is a reconstructed 1000m2 space with a complex geometric shape.
Tags: Lithuanian Symphony Hall, Marius Mateika, Indrė Ankudavičienė, MAMA architects
Production Technology: For the wall decor, we used plasterboards covered with oak veneer, with LED strips in between. Oak parquet flooring. Ceilings painted plasterboard.
Design Challenge: We adopted a "lego constructor" philosophy, wherein, in collaboration with acousticians (the acoustic aspect of the project overseen by the "Akustika plus" team), we meticulously devised several standard elements such as rhombuses, triangles, and both smooth and ribbed planes. Subsequently, we methodically assembled the interior using these components, adjusting their placement—adding or subtracting as necessary—to achieve a harmonious blend of acoustical excellence and aesthetic appeal.
Inspiration: We were inspired by ancient Lithuanian ethnic motifs and the old runic alphabet. We decided to integrate ethnic elements into the modern new concert hall to make the space more mystical. You can find these motifs on the decorated walls.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2019.
Reconstruction completion March 2023.
The renovated building is located in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Operation Flow: The primary focus of the symphony orchestra hall is the listener. Our main objective was to achieve an entirely new acoustic standard (the object is reconstruction), tailored specifically for symphony orchestra performances of the highest caliber.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Leonas Garbacauskas, Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra Hall, 2024
Image #2: Photographer Leonas Garbacauskas, Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra Hall, 2024
Image #3: Photographer Leonas Garbacauskas, Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra Hall, 2024
Image #4: Photographer Leonas Garbacauskas, Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra Hall, 2024
Image #5: Photographer Leonas Garbacauskas, Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra Hall, 2024