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Zenith d'Amiens Amiens Massimiliano Fuksas
 
ZÉNITH D'AMIENS
 
project: Auditorium - rink
architect: Massimiliano Fuksas
personal tasks: Conception, Details sketches, Visa, Feasability study, Models
location: Amiens / France
client: Amiens Métropole
size: 11 000 m2
budget: 19 M euro
year: May - December 2007
 

The building was designed as an architectural element like a sculpture, autonomous. Adaptation to the needsof the "Zénith", the building also reveals its role emblematic of room for performances, a playful space.

The "all-seater" configuration can cater up to 6000 people, while the "seating standing" layout can accomodate up to 8000. The volume is impressive with ligh using a membrane stretched across the elliptical rings that are screwed around the structure. Materials will be simple and elegant: canvas, steel and cement for the structure.

The exterior finish is a PVC membrane in the mas pigmented red. Coverage below room for performances is a set of hemispheres holes which act as thermal and acoustic insulation. A polyester fabric, covers the entire building at the same time allowing the spred of a faint red light in the lobby of a public areas.

 
Zenith d'Amiens Amiens Massimiliano Fuksas
Zenith d'Amiens Amiens Massimiliano Fuksas
Zenith d'Amiens Amiens Massimiliano Fuksas
Zenith d'Amiens Amiens Massimiliano Fuksas
Zenith d'Amiens Amiens Massimiliano Fuksas
Zenith d'Amiens Amiens Massimiliano Fuksas
Zenith d'Amiens Amiens Massimiliano Fuksas
Zenith d'Amiens Amiens Massimiliano Fuksas
Zenith d'Amiens Amiens Massimiliano Fuksas
Zenith d'Amiens Amiens Massimiliano Fuksas
 
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