Musicarium future facilities
A 25,000-square-meter cultural complex featuring a Music Academy for 500 students and a 900-seat international-standard Concert Hall. Scheduled for completion in 2030, the new home of Musicarium will serve as a center for orchestral excellence—dedicated to the training of young musicians and the presentation of high-level musical performances.
The architectural design is led by Metroquadrado Arquitetura, a well-established firm in the region with a comprehensive portfolio of commercial and residential projects.
The acoustic design, a critical component of the project, is entrusted to Nagata Acoustics—one of the few firms worldwide specialized in this field.
With extensive expertise in high-performance acoustic design, Nagata is a global reference, responsible for some of the world’s leading concert halls, including the Philharmonie de Paris, the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Since 2018, Musicarium has been in direct collaboration with Nagata Acoustics, working on scope definition and conducting technical visits. Motoo Komoda, current CEO of Nagata, has personally experienced Musicarium’s work.
“This project is very special because they place children above all else. They are preparing them to become professional-level musicians and, from there, to build an orchestra. I believe it is an excellent idea.”
Motoo Komoda – CEO Nagata Acoustics
“We are passionate about seeing children and young people making music. We see this building as part of the community — it is not justa a place for great orchestras, It is a home for students and future musicians. It is a privilege to be part of a project that will bring this vision to life.”
Benton Delinger – Theatre DNA
Location
Musicarium’s new home will occupy a prominent site in the heart of Cidade das Águas, on a 4,870.90 m² plot donated by HPB – Hansen Pedra Branca.
The location is strategic, on Ottokar Doerffel Street, near one of Joinville’s main access points. Construction is planned to begin in 2024, with completion scheduled for 2030.
Cidade das Águas is a smart district in central Joinville (SC), spanning 250,000 m² with a mix of residential, office, retail, and service spaces. It is designed not only for the more than 10,000 people who live and work there, but for the city as a whole, with 70% of its area dedicated to public spaces—squares, sidewalks, streets, and parks—encouraging open and continuous use by the community.
Music Academy
Musicarium’s Music Academy will mark a new phase in the development of musical culture in the region, with a 6,000 m² facility designed to serve approximately 500 students.
The building will include classrooms dedicated to music theory, acoustically appropriate spaces for the practice of different instruments, and a rehearsal hall for chamber groups and orchestras.
The Academy will also support exchange programs for students and faculty from Brazil and abroad, positioning itself as an international training center for young talents and orchestral development.
Concert Hall
The Concert Hall will be the home of Musicarium’s Professional Philharmonic Orchestra and will host performances by leading orchestras from Brazil and abroad, placing Joinville on the international concert circuit.
With a capacity of 700 seats, the venue is designed to accommodate large-scale orchestral productions. An integrated media system will extend performances beyond the hall, broadcasting high-quality sound and image onto the building’s façade, allowing thousands of people to experience the concerts free of charge.
The entire project will be funded through a structured fundraising effort involving individual donors, companies, sponsors, and national and international partnerships.
Accessibility and the democratization of culture
In addition to serving as a venue for performances by Musicarium’s orchestras and chamber ensembles, the Concert Hall will place the city within the international circuit of major concerts and events. The complex is also expected to generate up to 300 direct and indirect jobs, benefiting both the cultural sector and the regional economy.
It will also provide a space for the community to experience music through the live transmission of performances, with high-quality audio and video projected onto the building’s exterior, enabling free access for a large audience and creating a unique environment for sociocultural integration in the country.
TESTIMONIALS
What we are witnessing today is a repetition of fundamental elements in our history, which will, most likely, change the level of our city. Joinville will become an example of a city which will inspire other cities to be better.
Danilo Conti – Director of Cidade das Águas
What we are witnessing today is a repetition of fundamental elements in our history, which will, most likely, change the level of our city. Joinville will become an example of a city which will inspire other cities to be better.
I am sure that the combination of these two projects will have an impact that will be difficult to measure. Joinville, which is the city of dance, city of flowers, and city of bicycles, will also be the city of classical music and the best quality of life to live in.
Felipe Hansen – President of the CRH Group
I am sure that the combination of these two projects will have an impact that will be difficult to measure. Joinville, which is the city of dance, city of flowers, and city of bicycles, will also be the city of classical music and the best quality of life to live in.
Art – music, culture – is the pinnacle of all innovation. So having art as the foundational DNA of this neighborhood, for us, is a huge opportunity. Joinville deserves it. We will do our best to deliver the best possible environment for Musicarium.
Marcelo Gomes – Director of Pedra Branca Group
Art – music, culture – is the pinnacle of all innovation. So having art as the foundational DNA of this neighborhood, for us, is a huge opportunity. Joinville deserves it. We will do our best to deliver the best possible environment for Musicarium.
Joinville is a city designed by people integrated into society. These people do not leave culture aside, because it is culture that unites us.
Adriano Silva – Mayor of Joinville
Joinville is a city designed by people integrated into society. These people do not leave culture aside, because it is culture that unites us.
Build something with a focus on people changes concepts, transforms lives, brings satisfaction and happiness (…) This donation will be a reference and an example for many to follow.
Ernesto Heinzelmann – Chairman of the Board of Directors of Musicarium
Build something with a focus on people changes concepts, transforms lives, brings satisfaction and happiness (…) This donation will be a reference and an example for many to follow.
This is a delightful celebration not only of the land donation, but also of new and important opportunities for children, youth, and adults to experience. It is a wholesome experience from the creation of musicians and audiences, to cultural experiences through classical music.
Sergio Ogawa – President Director of Musicarium
This is a delightful celebration not only of the land donation, but also of new and important opportunities for children, youth, and adults to experience. It is a wholesome experience from the creation of musicians and audiences, to cultural experiences through classical music.
Musicarium’s work is in line with Yamaha’s values and philosophy. We want to inspire people’s passion for music, help them take a step forward and have that passion shared through performance.
Yuji Matsuoka – President of Yamaha Musical do Brasil
Musicarium’s work is in line with Yamaha’s values and philosophy. We want to inspire people’s passion for music, help them take a step forward and have that passion shared through performance.
This project is very special because they care about children above all else. They will train children to become professional-level musicians and then form the orchestra. I think it’s an excellent idea.
Motoo Komoda – CEO Nagata Acoustics
This project is very special because they care about children above all else. They will train children to become professional-level musicians and then form the orchestra. I think it’s an excellent idea.