KLUNKERKRANICH

About the Project
Klunkerkranich is a cultural and event venue on the roof of the Neukölln Arcaden. Since 2014, it has hosted concerts, parties, DJ sets and other events. The rooftop terraces offer a unique view over Berlin and make the venue an established part of Berlin’s cultural scene.

Initial Situation
At the time of the application, a person who had complained lived less than 50 metres from the “Hinter Den Alpen” event space and felt strongly disturbed every day by the sound from the event space and the sound system. Two other local residents also regularly complained about the volume.
The conflict became increasingly tense. The person making the complaints called the Klunkerkranich operators every day, which meant that the volume repeatedly had to be reduced. Eventually, the space could no longer be used as a dance floor because the volume was too low for this purpose.

Measures

1. Analysis of Sound Propagation
The analysis carried out by wax GmbH showed that the door to the event space was the main problem. When it was open, sound could spread almost unhindered towards the person making the complaints.

2. Soundproofing Vestibule
Together with wax GmbH, a soundproofing vestibule was therefore developed as the most suitable solution. Construction began at the beginning of 2022 and was completed and put into operation in May 2022.
During events with high volume levels, the front entrance to the space can be closed. Visitors then enter the vestibule through a rear entrance and from there pass through the actual door into the event space.

3. Accessible Entrance
A system using different materials was developed for the soundproofing vestibule, providing a particularly high level of sound insulation. The entrance was made fully accessible with a ramp.

Result
Since the measure was completed, cultural club use of the “Hinter Den Alpen” space has once again been possible without complaints. The soundproofing vestibule prevents sound from spreading directly towards the affected neighborhood when the entrance is opened.o extreme that at some point operation as a dance venue was no longer possible because the volume inside was simply too low to implement this use.