Vilnius Concert hall
Vilnius Concert Hall
Tauras Hill in Vilnius, Lithuania, is one of the city’s most significant cultural sites, known for its history, panoramic views, and central location. Positioned where the old town meets the modern municipal core and the natural landscape of the Neris River valley, it carries deep symbolic meaning as a place of gathering and national identity. The proposal for the Tauras Hill Concert Hall by Halflants + Pichette envisions the site as both a cultural landmark and a shared civic space, connecting heritage with contemporary design.
The project builds on the site’s history as the “House of the Nation,” reinterpreting that legacy through modern architecture that invites public life and community engagement. The design integrates public plazas and green spaces, ensuring accessibility and continuous use throughout the day. By emphasizing openness and inclusion, the project repositions Tauras Hill as a central gathering place for culture, performance, and civic pride.
ARCHITECTURE SHAPED BY SOUND AND PLACE
Developed in collaboration with venue designer Alban Bassuet of Presence Lab, the concert hall’s form was conceived from the inside out. Its geometry responds directly to acoustical performance, allowing the exterior to express the systems and contours that define the interior sound environment. The result is an architecture that translates the invisible qualities of music into built form, creating a space where sound and structure merge.
Beyond its acoustic precision, the proposal envisions Tauras Hill as a cultural campus for Vilnius—a destination that connects art, landscape, and community. The hall becomes more than a performance venue; it serves as a civic landmark rooted in history yet oriented toward the future. Through design that balances heritage and innovation, the Tauras Hill Concert Hall redefines what a modern cultural space can mean for a city and its people.
