Kurhaus

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A spa house , also called a Kursaal , is a type of spa architecture from the 19th century. According to its function, it is a multi-purpose building. As a rule, it contains a representative entrance hall, plus a ballroom, theater and concert hall, games room and restaurants. In the bathing towns, it is often the most striking and representative building that marks the urban and social center of the health resort.

Well-known spa houses and course halls

Kursaal Bad Cannstatt
Kurhaus Wiesbaden
Kurhaus Semmering, Austria
Casino-Kursaal Arosa

Germany

Austria

Switzerland

  • Kursaal in Heiden , built in 1957 based on a design by Otto Glaus. The Kursaal Heiden project resulted from winning the architecture competition organized by the Heiden Kurverein in 1955. The building project envisaged a modern interpretation of the internationally renowned spa hall typology, according to which guests are offered entertainment and relaxation in a central location. The modern building replaced the now dilapidated previous building from 1874. After a renovation in the 1980s, the Kursaal was largely restored to its original state in 2009 and is now used as a seminar and congress center.
  • Casino-Kursaal in Arosa , Switzerland, built in 1962 according to a design by Otto Glaus , later renovation of the facade by Alessandro Mendini
  • Kursaal in Baden
  • Kursaal in Bad Ragaz
  • Kursaal in Bern
  • Kursaal in Engelberg , built in 1902
  • Kursaal in Interlaken
  • Kurhaus in Cademario
  • Kurhaus in Ascona

Belgium

  • Kursaal in Ostend in Belgium. The architect of the first Kursaal building constructed from wood in 1852 was Hendrik Bevaert . In 1875 the building was demolished and completely rebuilt by Alban Chambon . Chambon gave the Kursaal the appearance of an oriental fairy tale palace. During the two world wars, the building was badly damaged due to military use. It was eventually to be demolished in favor of a new building by Norman Foster , which was largely rejected by the population. In 1998 the building was placed under a preservation order and restored under Patrick Verhamme .

Italy

  • Kursaal in Rimini , 1843
  • Kurhaus Meran , built in 1873, extended 1912–1914 according to plans by Friedrich Ohmann
  • The Casinò Municipale, formerly Kursaal, in Sanremo is an Art Nouveau building from 1905 based on a design by the architect Eugène Ferret . The building, designed as a theater, was initially used for parties, receptions and concerts. The theater's ballroom was the venue for the Sanremo Festival from 1951 to 1976 .
  • Kursaal in Arta Terme, built in 1975 based on a design by Gino Valle
  • Kursaal in Lignano, Friuli

Estonia

Kursaal in Haapsalu
  • Kursaal in Haapsalu , built in the last years of the 19th century.
  • Kursaal in Narva-Jõesuu , built 1911–1912.
  • Kursaal in Pärnu , built in 1893.

Netherlands

Spain

Kursaal Palace in San Sebastián

United Kingdom

  • Kursaal in Southend-on-Sea , England. The area called Kursaal , established at the beginning of the 20th century, was Great Britain's first theme park. In 1970 the park was closed and the extensive area was used as a building area. The representative entrance building, which today serves as a casino and bowling alley, has been preserved.

See also