The cladding structure consists of a double concrete shell. The external shell acts as a canopy, protecting the lobby and the auditorium from the sun. The internal shell, make of concrete and glass, regulates the temperature and ventilation within the building.Įgg-shaped perforations allow natural light to enter the building from above, creating a dappled effect on the foyer floor and the auditorium walls. Towards the end of the day, artificial lights positioned on the sides of the oculus progressively compensate for the lowering light levels, before fully replacing the natural light once it is dark. The auditorium placed within the external shell of the building is designed to perform both as a concert hall and a cinema.
The interior is lined with timber slats and variable density insulation to achieve appropriate acoustics for both cinema and classical music performances. The ceiling’s complex geometry diffuses sound to the whole audience and creates an enveloping atmosphere. Seats are arranged in seven zones of different sizes, which allows the seating to be rearranged depending on the event that is taking place. In earlier times, façades were characterised by window arrangements and axes. They often featured surface relief with architectural elements from the relevant period or style. The structure of the façade also determined the ground plan the greater the number of window axes in a room, the more important the function of the user.
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