Materiality and other components
The objective was to recreate a coherent experience of the open-air theatre site. For this reason, the architects restricted their choice of materials to two that match the surrounding landscape with regard to both their colour and their coarse texture. Timber was used for the structural and façade materials, while all the interventions in the outdoor areas are made of Corten steel, from the staircases to the wheelchair access levels and the lighting. The stage roofing with its membrane construction is the only clearly recognisable special feature.

All secondary buildings have been designed as simple structures. In line with this, the new entrance building is a timber construction with cross-laminated timber walls on a reinforced concrete floor slab. The facade is clad with vertical wooden slats with a pre-greyed finish. Selectively placed Corten steel elements, such as the staircase to the upper floor, echo the materiality of the open space design.

Particularly noteworthy is the comprehensive and detailed accessibility of the site. Separate entrances, escape routes and two platforms with an unobstructed view of the stage were built to provide sufficient space for up to 50 wheelchair users including carers. Both platforms are accessible via ramps. The reinforced concrete structure is clad with Corten steel panels. By means of matching colours and materials the secondary buildings and open spaces blend into the existing fabric while maintaining a respectful distance. With its high recognition value, the new stage roof could become a new landmark of the Loreley Rock.