Latest news
Here is where you can find regular updates on all past and forthcoming construction progress.
Upcoming works
March to July 2020
June
Installation of remaining windows and final inspection of samples for the natural stone façade
Late June onwards
Sealing and insulation work in the underground car park/plant room
July
Initial natural stone works on the façade
Late August onwards 2020
Carpentry
Steelwork and timberwork for the roof (followed by metal shingle roofing in late 2020)
From late 2020 onwards
Start of building services engineering works
Electrical, heating, air-conditioning and plumbing installations (first fix)
From beginning of 2021
Start of interior finishing work on the concert hall
Autumn 2022
Opening of the Casals Forum and the study and administrative centre
The story so far
3 October 2019
Construction Site Open Day
The shell of the Casals Forum was complete, providing an opportunity to celebrate with fellow citizens. More
29 September 2019
Topping-out ceremony
Sponsors, donors and project partners, as well as representatives of the Federal Government and State of Hesse, celebrated completion of the Casals Forum shell with a topping out ceremony for the new chamber music hall. More
23 September 2019
“Belief in Beethoven”
Not a place where music passes through, but where it is created: Casals Forum topping out ceremony celebrated as part of “Searching for Ludwig” Festival (article in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on 23.09.2019). Read articel
1 October 2017
Groundbreaking ceremony
Construction of the Casals Forum began with a first symbolic cut of the spade on the site next to Kronberg’s station. More
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