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The Thyssen-Krupp site shaped the heterogeneous urban structure of Diebsteich for around 100 years. The industrial site will now be transformed, with the construction of a regional soccer stadium and a music Hall with up to 5,000 seats each, complemented by a wide range of office, gastronomy, retail, cultural and leisure facilities. The proposed building design pays respect to the unique history – the oldest buildings and halls date back to 1923 – the character of the old industrial use is to remain perceptible, a simple materiality defines the architecture. In our proposal, the existing factory hall will not be occupied by the Music Hall, nor will it be provided with a shell development. Instead, the Music Hall is combined with the stadium to form a hybrid building that combines the synergies of both uses, but still recognizably locates both uses on the site. Continue reading Muoto . NL . blrm