Volcano is a B.Arch thesis project by Joakim Wadenholt, done at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. This proposal investigates how to make the opera in Stockholm popular again by making a new opera house. With different stages, concerts halls and music events –this proposal will reach a much wider target group. Hopefully this mix of music shows and stages attracts more people and makes the opera show more popular as well.

Directions from the surrounding streets and views made the split of the form into the five separate buildings with different context. It is important to give all the different parts of the building the space they deserve. The surrounding park is supposed to be a place where people can meet and listen to music in the summer and spring. The shape of the opera house is inspired from a volcano: a symbol for great power and drama –just like an opera show or concert. When the night has come and it’s time for the show, the building will look like a great volcano with all the lights.