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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Municipal Auditorium Of Lucena in Cordoba, Spain by MX_SI architectural studioNovember 24th, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: MX_SI architectural studio The building project housing the Municipal Auditorium at Lucena recognizes the importance of the proximity to the river, the city’s exhibition centre and integration with the landscape as well as the extreme climatic conditions of the area. The walk along the river provides a spatial sequence based on different gradients of open, semi-covered, covered and enclosed spaces. As a prelude, a large space or open forum is created for crowds to congregate at concerts and outdoor events.  Image Courtesy © Pedro Pegenaute
 Image Courtesy © Pedro Pegenaute Access to the building is via a ramp with a porch overhang recreating a foyer terrace to enjoy the views of the river and generates a cool, shaded microclimate that encourages not only the auditorium public to stay, but those from the city as well. The terrace-foyer culminates in an enclosure or patio that leads into the closed spaces of the building.  Image Courtesy © Pedro Pegenaute  Image Courtesy © Pedro Pegenaute The shape of the building is simple yet forceful; it identifies with and integrates into the landscape, as just another pavilion incorporating itself into the urban planning of the exhibition grounds. The new facility gives a new entrance image on the access routes into the city. The building consists of two main architectural elements: a solid base and light roof. The base acts as an extension of the topography which can be adjusted, if required, to integrate with the environment promoting the continuity of public space and the landscape towards the inside of the building. The light roof is detached from the base, allowing striking spans and openings to bring in the interior spaces.  Image Courtesy © Pedro Pegenaute  Image Courtesy © Pedro Pegenaute The auditorium is designed for maximum flexibility to accommodate different types of programs. The large open space or forum located in the access area benefits from the facade of the auditorium that can be opened and the stage projected to the exterior. The interior of the auditorium has been carefully designed in response to the acoustic requirements and with the incorporation of telescopic grandstands to obtain a multipurpose room with a flat floor for all kinds of events and entertainment needs. The functional versatility of the stage, with varying dimensions and equipment, enables different artistic disciplines to be hosted.  Image Courtesy © Pedro Pegenaute  Image Courtesy © Pedro Pegenaute Economics, Tectonics and Outward appearance The structure is designed carefully to absorb the large gaps that a programme of this magnitude demands, in an economic and reasoned manner. The construction of the building, enshrouded in the midst of economic crisis, forced a rethink regarding the phases of construction, with a more efficient, lightweight and economical construction system, supporting the local industry. A special light-weight acoustic cover system mounted on trays was used to remove any secondary beams or structural reinforcement elements that would be subject to increased cost and structural load. Moreover, the facade consisting of variable section aluminium trays, allows a quick and dynamic assembly to close the building, optimizing time and costs.  Image Courtesy © Pedro Pegenaute  Image Courtesy © Pedro Pegenaute The construction of the building underwent adjustments in terms of dimension, variety of uses, rational structure, construction system, hence managing to be delivered on time but coming in at half the anticipated budget without compromising the main spirit of its architecture. Of the four floors to be equipped, two have been fully executed and equipped during the first stage, housing main elements such as dressing rooms, the pit and storage area and an indoor and an outdoor dual stage. The second phase will see the completion of the first floor with a conference room, press room, gallery and boxes and amphitheatre.  Image Courtesy © Pedro Pegenaute About EL ESTUDIO MX_SI is an experimental architecture study, formed by Mara Partida, Boris Bezan And Héctor Mendoza, based in Barcelona. The study was founded in 2005 when the first Prize for the construction of the Federico García Lorca Center in Granada, currently in construction. The firm focuses mainly on developing competitions Both cultural and historical centers. Little by little, his creative activity has gone Consolidating itself by winning numerous national and international competitions such as Europan 8 in Goteborg Sweden 2006, Lucena Auditorium Córdoba 2006, ROG art center in Ljubljana 2008. As well, when obtaining the recognition to its work with national prizes Such as the 2013 Spanish National Architecture Prize. In 2014, they have been finalists of Such as the Architecture Prize of Finland, the Young Architect of the Year in England and won the Merit Award from the North American Wood Design Award of Canada in The category of international, among others. This last year, 2015, have been awarded with The Plecnik Prize (Slovenia) and nominated to the prizes Mies van der Rohe 2015 and Iakov Chernikov International Award, which selects the best architects under 44 years old.  Image Courtesy © MX_SI architectural studio MX_SI moves on the basis of the continuous quest for the essence of architecture As logic and dialogue between structure, geometry, context and visual and spatial expression. his Work is characterized by its versatility in solving complex programs, in understanding Needs of the user, context and materiality as a whole. And it shows a great Sensitivity to time, to integrate the new with the existing while emphasizing The plastic qualities of their projects and the place.  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