Stadsteatern, Malmö
Architect: Sigurd Lewerentz, David Helldén, Erik Lallerstedt
Built in: 1933-44
Client: Malmö stad
Already in the 1920s had Sigurd Lewerentz received an investigation assignment on a new theater in Malmö and then proposed a building in a distinctly classical style. In a general architectural competition in 1933, Lewerentz received first prize. His radical functionalist proposal with an almost industrial nature was not realized. Instead he got to cooperate with the second place winners, David Helldén and Erik Lallerstedt.
The completed building was considered to be northern Europe's most modern theater at the time, and a veritable modernist monument. It’s a fusion of the three architects wills; Lewerentz primarily worked with the technically advanced stage and auditorium, not least from an acoustic point of view. The foyer, administration facilities and the restaurant were mainly formed by Helldén and Lallerstedt. The foyer is considered to be beautiful, with its open surfaces and marble staircases, and it is adorned with a number of works of art by artists such as Carl Milles and Isaac Grünewald.
Currently conducts Malmö Opera and Music Theatre its activities in the premises…
City Theatre is a Listed buildings in Sweden since 1994.
More pictures of Sigurd Lewerentz’ work
Stadsteatern, Malmö
Architect: Sigurd Lewerentz, David Helldén, Erik Lallerstedt
Built in: 1933-44
Client: Malmö stad
Already in the 1920s had Sigurd Lewerentz received an investigation assignment on a new theater in Malmö and then proposed a building in a distinctly classical style. In a general architectural competition in 1933, Lewerentz received first prize. His radical functionalist proposal with an almost industrial nature was not realized. Instead he got to cooperate with the second place winners, David Helldén and Erik Lallerstedt.
The completed building was considered to be northern Europe's most modern theater at the time, and a veritable modernist monument. It’s a fusion of the three architects wills; Lewerentz primarily worked with the technically advanced stage and auditorium, not least from an acoustic point of view. The foyer, administration facilities and the restaurant were mainly formed by Helldén and Lallerstedt. The foyer is considered to be beautiful, with its open surfaces and marble staircases, and it is adorned with a number of works of art by artists such as Carl Milles and Isaac Grünewald.
Currently conducts Malmö Opera and Music Theatre its activities in the premises…
City Theatre is a Listed buildings in Sweden since 1994.
More pictures of Sigurd Lewerentz’ work