Zukunft Oper

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A House for Everyone –
The "Zukunft Oper" Building Project

To ensure that Zurich can continue to offer opera and ballet at the highest level in the future, the Opera House needs to be renovated and expanded. The building will also be made more accessible to the public.


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MATTHIAS SCHULZ · ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE ZURICH OPERA HOUSE

"An Important Contribution to Empathy, Mutual Understanding and Democratic Culture."

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About the Project

Team &
Contacts

Who plans, who makes the decisions and who is responsible? Here you will find the most important information about the project organisation and the relevant contact points.
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Questions &
Answers

What is planned? Why is more space needed? And what happens next? Here you will find answers to the most important questions about the building project.
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Stiftung Zukunft Opernhaus

Who is financing the new building? What role does the foundation play, and how can you get involved? Find out more about the Stiftung Zukunft Opernhaus Zürich foundation.
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Architectural Design Competition

The architectural design competition for "Zukunft Oper" has begun. Find out more about the competition process and the next steps. The competition brief is also available to download.

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Insights & Milestones

Youth Archi­tecture Competition

A new building will be constructed between the Opera House and Lake Zurich – featuring a space where everyone can come together and an inviting viewing terrace. Before the professionals get started, young people were asked for their ideas: How can a place become a welcoming space where all kinds of people feel at home?
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Dialogue
2023

What do people want from an opera house of the future? During Dialogue 2023, ideas, expectations and different perspectives were gathered. Read about the results.
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Opening of the
Temporary Building

The first step is complete: the new temporary building provides additional space for workstations and changing rooms. Discover how the timber building was constructed and what difference it makes for employees.
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Whether you have questions about the project, suggestions or feedback,
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