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Berlin funding program for soundproofing measures in clubs and music venues

TRESOR (GLOBUS FLOOR)

About the Project
Tresor opened in 1991 in the former vault rooms of the Wertheim department store on Leipziger Straße and is one of the defining places of Berlin’s techno culture. Since 2007, the club has been located in the former power plant on Köpenicker Straße. The industrial character of the building continues to shape the club to this day.

Initial Situation
Due to increasing complaints and reports from the surrounding neighborhood, the operators have regularly taken part in a round table with various stakeholders from the neighborhood since 2013.
Over time, it became clear that further soundproofing measures were needed. An application was therefore submitted to the Soundproofing Fund in 2018.

Measures

1. Continuous Absorption Surface
A continuous absorption surface, specially developed for the space, was installed on the Globus Floor. It incorporates modal sound absorbers specifically adapted to the spatial conditions. The construction and visible design presented particular challenges.

2. Reorientation of the Sound Systems
The sound systems were reoriented and focused more precisely on the desired areas. This made it possible to create more even and targeted sound reinforcement within the dance areas.

3. Structural and Design Integration
The architecture firm UNDPLUS was involved in the planning and structural integration of the sound absorbers into the Globus. The soundproofing measures were implemented by Audiophil Berlin.

Result
The pressure conditions at the boundary surfaces, on the stairways, and in the access and entrance areas could be significantly reduced. The sound radiation into the adjacent power plant hall, which is also used as an event venue, is also significantly lower compared to the previous situation.
In the dance areas, the sound reinforcement is more homogeneous and focused as a result of the acoustic and soundproofing measures and the reorientation of the sound systems. This allows the audience to follow the artistic performance well even at a lower sound pressure level.