Great Amber Concert Hall (Liepaja, Latvia)
Great Amber Concert Hall
The Great Amber Concert Hall is a concert hall, cultural and arts centre in Liepāja, Latvia. The building features a cone-shaped structure, enveloped by a tilted glazed facade. The Liepāja Symphony Orchestra is a resident of the concert hall.
The grand opening of the concert hall “Great Amber” took place in 2015. Excellent acoustics, modern architectural design and multi-purpose functionality have attracted the attention of professionals worldwide and have resulted in several awards bestowed on the concert hall. The modern facility is appropriate not only for high-quality cultural events and exhibitions but also for conferences and corporate events.
Facilities for different types of activity
The concert hall’s building is eight storeys tall and has an area of 14,600 square metres. Reinforced concrete, metal and glass were used in the construction of the building. The sunny tint of the façade creates a visual association with amber, a gem that is commonly found on the beaches of Liepāja after a storm.
The largest room in the building is the Great Hall with 1010 seats. It was created to accommodate musical concerts, plays and dance shows of different genres, as well as conferences and other public forums, or even events not requiring seats.
The Chamber Hall seats 200, but the Experimental Stage hall can accommodate 150 guests. There is a café and restaurant in the concert hall, providing food services not only during events but also on daily basis.