Helsingør Culture Yard
On the waterfront of Helsingør with a view of Sweden lies Helsingør Culture Yard. The local cultural center is a tribute to Helsingør's maritime history, and the iconic building is inspired in every way by the marine environment in which it is located - from the name to the building's architecture, which imitates a ship's sail. With several halls, conference and meeting facilities, and a library, the place functions as a cultural hub with a wealth of offerings for every taste.
When the former shipyard was converted into a cultural center in 2010, AART Arkitekter's ambition was to unite the harbor's historic spirit with modern cultural experiences and put Helsingør on the cultural world map—a project that has been successful, as the building has managed to attract several large and prestigious events over the years.
During construction, Stouenborg was involved in the project under the leadership of AV consultant Bent Lohmann. Lohmann was responsible for the design of all technical installations in relation to the various halls of the building. Gobo Highlights supplied and installed the lighting, while Stouenborg was responsible for the sound systems, networks, and technical infrastructure.
The infrastructure has played a significant role, as the goal was to create state-of-the-art and high-tech facilities. Since everything had to be built from scratch, it was obvious to choose a Cat 6A network to manage the infrastructure – the first of its kind in Denmark, which would later prove to be an extremely stable and long-lasting solution, which to this day still connects the many rooms and makes the house flexible and easy to adapt to the many different types of events in the house.
In the halls, Stouenborg has installed classic left/right/center systems, all of which are connected to the respective backstage areas and other facilities in the building where listening is necessary during performances and concerts.
The project was one of Stouenborg's first major assignments, and thus, it also helped to mark the beginning of what characterizes the company today.
Stouenborg has also worked on AV, sound, and lighting installations at other theatres, such as Mungo Park, Odense Theater, and the Culture Center Trommen. You can read about some of the other exciting integration projects we have tackled here.