City Hall Liestal

As part of the City of Liestal’s takeover of the former Engelsaal, our office was commissioned to support the redesign of the Stadtsaal, including the associated refurbishment works. The aim of the project was to adapt the spatial programme of the existing hall both structurally and functionally to the new usage concept, while simultaneously creating new organisational structures for an independent operation.

A key element of the refurbishment concept is the newly created entrance area. It is now organised independently from the adjacent hotel entrance and is clearly defined by a new canopy, giving it a distinct identity. From here, visitors are welcomed via a forecourt cloakroom area, which also serves as an evening ticket desk and structures access to the hall.

The 518-square-metre main hall has been carefully upgraded and functionally enhanced. At the rear, a newly conceived, separately enclosed preparation kitchen has been integrated. In front of this, a new bar counter with a contemporary timber façade has been incorporated into the spatial structure, harmonising with the existing building fabric and enabling a versatile operation for receptions, apéritifs, and events.

Another key focus was the renewal of the media, safety, and stage technology in order to ensure contemporary use across a wide range of event formats. After a short construction period, the Stadtsaal Liestal now presents itself in a renewed state – as a flexible, contemporary event venue for a broad spectrum of cultural and social occasions for the municipality of Liestal with its 16,034 residents.