Reg.Nr. HA-2003/DK/03

Bellevue Theatre, Klampenborg

The total restoration of a 1936 theatre (Bellevue Teatret) - the most characteristic example of Danish functionalism and a listed monument since 1988 - to recreate the original appearance in terms of form, materials and colours, in time to celebrate the 100th birthday of the ...
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Project details

Title:Bellevue Theatre, Klampenborg
Entr. year: 2003
Result:Grand Prix
Country: Denmark
Town: Klampenborg
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Building for cultural activities
Former use:Theatre
Actual use:Theatre
Built: 1936
Architect / Proj.leader: Arne Jacobsen, Architect , Architects Jes Kolpin and Rolf-Henning Jensen
The Jury's citation: For the perseverance leading to the rescue of an outstanding piece of architecture from the modern movement, and for the excellent restoration of the building in a manner which reveals its extraordinary qualities.
GPS:55°46'39.6"N 12°35'25.9"E
Web, Links:

www.bellevueteatret.dk/teatret/

Description:
The total restoration of a 1936 theatre (Bellevue Teatret) - the most characteristic example of Danish functionalism and a listed monument since 1988 - to recreate the original appearance in terms of form, materials and colours, in time to celebrate the 100th birthday of the architect. Structural work was carried out, a new roof was installed including the retractable section over the audience, the mechanical air system, inovative in the 30s, was put back into working order, and exterior and interior wall surfaces were repaired and cleaned, as were the furnishings.