Archbishop’s Music School of the Cologne Cathedral Choir

Multifunctional extension of the music school of the Cologne Cathedral Choir

On behalf of the Archdiocese of Cologne, renowned Stuttgart architectural firm LRO (Lederer Ragnarsdóttir Oei) has constructed a new building in Cologne’s Lindenthal district that extends several of the diocese’s educational facilities – including the Archiepiscopal Music School of the Cologne Cathedral Choir, whose indoor and outdoor areas now shine in BEGA light.

A three-part extension, which on one side adjoins the famous “Christi Auferstehung” church by architect Gottfried Böhm, was completed on the approximately 32,000 square foot site. The new structures primarily house rehearsal rooms for musical education.

BEGA ceiling and wall luminaires are used in the rehearsal rooms as well as in the staircase and corridors. These luminaires feature hand-blown opal glass through which soft, unshielded light illuminates the rooms for a clean and comfortable atmosphere.

Only glare-free light is used in the outdoor area of the new building. BEGA bollards, which illuminate both the adjacent pathways and landscaped areas with a 360-degree light distribution. Light emerges on two sides from wall luminaires mounted between the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the installation surface is used as a reflection surface. This combination of direct and reflected light creates a glare-free lighting atmosphere with pleasant visual comfort.

The extension includes a single-story central refectory, which can also be used as an additional space for events. It features striking arched windows, which are highlighted by BEGA stainless steel in-ground luminaires. The compact luminaires are subtly set into the wooden terrace in front of the refectory and create aesthetic lighting effects.