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Case Study: Castle Theater Celle

Fire Protection from WAGNER Protects Historical Castle Theater

TITANUS® aspirating smoke detectors from WAGNER have been protecting the Celle Castle Theater from fire and fire consequences since 2012 by means of inconspicuous but highly effective fire detection.

Protecting visitors and staff, historic architecture, valuable stage sets and musical instruments safely from flames: TITANUS® aspirating smoke detectors have been performing this task since 2012 after a two-year restoration break in the Castle Theater of Celle, a district town in Lower Saxony.

The project had to reconcile the sophisticated architecture with effective fire protection without compromising the listed building. While the horseshoe-shaped auditorium was built in the 17th century according to the model of Italian stages, the fire protection technology behind the scenes, on the other hand, was to be ultra-modern and safe.

The Celle Castle Theater is located in the state apartments of the baroque Celle Castle. Founded in 1674, it is today one of the oldest, regularly performed theaters in Europe with a permanent ensemble.

Earliest Smoke Detection Behind the Scenes

Risk Analysis

  • False alarms
    Props are used on the stage of the theater that could trigger a false alarm if detected as a disturbance.
  • Electrical components
    Defective electrical systems, equipment and props, such as lighting equipment, etc., can be possible sources of ignition.
  • Decorative construction
    The interior of the theater consists mainly of wooden materials and textiles that are easily inflammable.
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Protection Goals

  • Personnel protection
    Employees and visitors who are not familiar with the location must be protected from fire at all times.
  • Architecture protection
    The baroque architecture must be protected against fire and damage caused by fire.
  • Property protection
    Valuable stage sets and musical instruments must be safely protected against fire and consequential damage caused by fire.

Aesthetic Appeal Unaffected

The highly reliable and false-alarm-proof TITANUS PRO·SENS® air sampling smoke detectors not only protect the 300-seat auditorium at the Castle Theatre Celle, as well as the stage including the drawing loft, but also the roof structure above the auditorium. These systems have also been installed in the theatre’s foyer and the lounge featuring the fireplace at the adjacent “Schlosskönig” [king of the castle] café, providing the audience with refreshments during the interval.

One significant advantage of TITANUS® aspirating smoke detectors compared with conventional smoke detectors is that they can be aesthetically integrated into the architecture without onlookers noticing they are even there. Consequently, low-noise air sampling smoke detectors influence neither the visual nor acoustic properties of this glamorous baroque theatre.

Customer Benefits

  • Aesthetic & discreet
    The ceiling ducts and air sampling openings are almost invisible. Subtile integration into architecture – does not influence the asthetic.
  • Time saving
    Gain valuable time thanks to the earliest possible fire detection.
  • False alarm proof
    Very high levels of immunity from false alarms thanks to smoke development pattern detection.
  • Simple maintenance
    Simple maintenance thanks to easily accessible detectors.
  • Very silent
    Very silent – particularly suitable for areas sensitive to noise, such as theaters.
  • Reliable
    Long service life.
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Customer Testimonial

Roberto Langenhan, Technical Director, Castle Theatre Celle

Apart from protecting the architecture, the safety of our staff and the audience (who may be unfamiliar with the facility) are paramountop.

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More Impressions of the Castle Theater Celle

The horseshoe-shaped auditorium was built on the model of Italian stages of the 17th century.
The stage as seen from the auditorium.
TITANUS® air sampling smoke detectors are installed in the lacing floor above the stage.
The four-winged complex is the largest castle in the region of the southern Lüneburg Heath.
In addition to the auditorium, two studio stages as well as the inner courtyard and HALLE 19 are part of the daily programme.
The castle is an impressive testimony to moving urban history.
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