The comprehensive renovation of the Aula Magna at the Catalunya Campus renews 354 seats and modernizes the technology

The Aula Magna of the URV Campus Catalunya now shines completely renovated after a comprehensive renovation valued at 900,000 euros. This intervention has replaced seats and flooring, modernized audiovisual technology, and improved the room’s access and lighting.

With this renovation, one of the most emblematic spaces for conferences and congresses debuts a new image and functionality adapted to current needs.

Main renovations to the stalls and stage

What specific improvements have been made to the stalls and seats?

The stalls have been completely transformed with the replacement of flooring and the 354 seats, which now incorporate power outlets to facilitate the use of electronic devices. This change not only improves comfort but also adapts the space to today’s digital needs.

How has the stage space changed with the renovation?

The stage has been expanded and the floor polished to improve its functionality. In addition, old elements related to rehearsals of the URV Orchestra, which is now moving to another building, have been removed, leaving the space cleaner and more adaptable.

Audiovisual modernization and improved lighting

What does the technological renewal of the Aula Magna involve?

The control area has received a complete update with new audiovisual and technical infrastructure. This includes a more advanced streaming system, better audio quality, and a video production system that will facilitate broadcasting and coverage of events.

How has the lighting inside the room changed?

The lighting of both the stalls and the stage has been entirely renovated. The new system allows for the creation of different atmospheres depending on the nature of each event, improving the visual quality and experience of attendees and viewers of the broadcasts.

Improvement of access and common areas

What interventions have been made to the lobby and entrances?

The lobby has been completely renovated, with changes to walls, ceiling, and lighting, the incorporation of screens to follow the events, and replacement of interior and exterior doors. A canopy has also been added and the access courtyard improved with new flooring and better water drainage.

What importance does this improvement have for users and visitors?

The renovation of the accesses makes entering and exiting more comfortable, accessible, and visually attractive. This is especially relevant for participants in congresses and activities, and for the public attending the URV’s most emblematic events.

The new Aula Magna already hosts events such as the International Congress of Feminist Anthropology, showing that the renovation is now a reality serving the university community and the general public.

For the people of Tarragona and students, this renovation represents a strong step towards more modern spaces adapted to current technological and social challenges, maintaining the importance of this place as a meeting point for culture and knowledge in the city.

Source of the article: Universitat Rovira i Virgili