SmetaNOVÝ Hall | Litomyšl
Supply and installation of the technological part of the retractable roofing structure for the 2nd courtyard of the Litomyšl Castle for the Smetana's Litomyšl Festival
- COMPLETED : 2025
- CLIENT : CITY OF LITOMYŠL
- AUDIENCE : 1300
- LOCATION : LITOMYŠL
Project details
About the project
Together with company EXCON a.s., we supplied and installed a roofing structure for the 2nd courtyard of the Litomyšl Castle for the Smetana's Litomyšl Festival. This created a concert hall for up to 1,300 spectators. The author of this unique solution is architect Josef Pleskot.
EXCON supplied the roofing structure and our company supplied the technological parts, such as the roof lifting and sliding drive systems, stage technology and control system.
Scope of our work:
lighting trusses
stage rope hoists
stage chain hoists
reserve suspension points
retractable roof section drive system
roof lifting system
control system.
And what makes this project exceptional?
Retractable roof
On warm summer nights, it opens to the sky. When the weather turns, it silently covers the seating area in just a few minutes. The structure incorporates the lifting and sliding drive systems for the roof, stage machinery and lighting equipment.
UNESCO heritage compliance
Designed with full respect for the historic site and under the strict requirements of the National Heritage Institute, the self-supporting steel construction does not touch the castle walls. Its height ensures that views of the restored sgraffito decorations, renaissance sundial and historic façades remain completely unobstructed.
Acoustic and scenic excellence
The hall delivers outstanding sound distribution and visibility from every seat. With a 23 × 15 m stage and built-in orchestra pit, it is fully equipped to host everything from symphonic concerts and opera to drama.
Fast-paced precision in a historic setting
The entire project – from first sketches to full implementation – took less than a year. All this within a highly sensitive and closely observed heritage site. No corners were cut, and every deadline was met.
Fully demountable and mobile
The structure can be erected or dismantled in approx. 2 weeks, allowing the courtyard to return to its original state after the festival ends.
