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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. Strasbourg Convention Centre in France by Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architects & Rey-Lucquet et associésJanuary 8th, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architects The design for the Strasbourg Palais de la Musique et des Congrès by Austrian architectural firm Dietrich | Untertrifaller and French firm Rey-Lucquet & Associés combines the two existing music halls from the 1970s and 80s with new buildings to create a harmonious ensemble with a distinctive architectural identity. The expansion and general renovation of the convention center involves the construction of a 3,000 m² multifunctional hall, a conference hall for 450 people, and a 520-seat auditorium, the expansion and conversion of two existing concert halls, plus a new rehearsal hall for the Strasbourg Philharmonic orchestra. In December 2016, the recently completed project was nominated for the European Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award 2017.  Stainless steel arcades, Image Courtesy © Bruno Klomfar
 Image Courtesy © Bruno Klomfar For their design, Dietrich | Untertrifaller and Rey-Lucquet decided to further develop and expand on the existing central motif of equilateral triangles. They also created a completely new silhouette with the new buildings and stainless steel arcades. The architects integrated as many useful functions as possible into the existing buildings and continued the use of the typical hexagon in the new buildings. A central foyer with air spaces, galleries and bridges unites and connects the concert, conference and exhibition spaces. This clearly arranged and open spatial design simplifies and structures the complex’s functional processes and provides visitors with improved orientation. The architectural concept is also visible on the façade: An almost kilometer-long arcade wraps around and encloses the entire building complex, giving it a distinct profile. The fifteen-meter high and six-ton steel columns covered in angularly folded stainless steel sheets form an attractive, dynamic outer shell with their twisting rhythms.  Main entrance, Image Courtesy © Bruno Klomfar  Rehearsal room of the Strasbourg Philharmonic orchestra, Image Courtesy © Bruno Klomfar The capacity of the Auditorium Schweitzer was expanded from 900 to 1,200 visitors and the 1,900-seat Auditorium Erasme was optimized for concerts and conferences. Located just to the west of these two buildings is the new hexagonal multifunctional hall that is integrated into the existing structures and together with the old buildings forms the new main entrance and forecourt. The Palais de la Musique et des Congrès now comprises a huge multifunctional hall, three auditoriums, two conference halls, fifteen conference rooms, foyers, staircases, bars, a restaurant, office spaces and a parking garage.  The 3.000 m² multifunctional hall Rhin, Image Courtesy © Bruno Klomfar  Conference hall Marie Curie (view from the foyer), Image Courtesy © Bruno Klomfar With a gross floor area of 44,500 m², the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès is an important part of the Wacken-Europe urban development project. The district located in the north of the city center close to the European Parliament receives a new architectural landmark and positions itself as an attractive international business and service destination.  Conference hall Marie Curie for 520 persons, Image Courtesy © Bruno Klomfar  Auditorium Schweitzer (expanded from 900 to 1.200 seats), Image Courtesy © Bruno Klomfar In June 2011, Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architekten along with French architectural firm Rey-Lucquet & Associés won the international competition organized by the city of Strasbourg by unanimous jury decision. Construction work began in late 2012 and continued uninterrupted until its completion in the summer of 2016.  Auditorium Cassin (530 seats), Image Courtesy © Bruno Klomfar  Concert hall Erasme for 1.800 visitors / view from the stage to the auditorium, Image Courtesy © Bruno Klomfar Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architects – Bregenz, Vienna, St. Gallen, Paris, Munich Dietrich | Untertrifaller have always regarded the integration of complex existing buildings as an exciting challenge which they take on with enormous passion. With the renewal and expansion of the Festspielhaus in Bregenz into a multi-purpose concert, event and convention center and the expansion of the Wiener Stadthalle, the architectural firm had already worked with event venues rich in tradition, giving them new relevance and radiance. The Convention Centre in Strasbourg marks Dietrich | Untertrifaller’s sixth project in France. In Summer 2015, they completed a school building in Broons, Brittany, followed in 2016 by two sports centers in Longvic, Burgundy and Lyon, plus the National Art College (ENSA) of Nancy. After winning a competition in 2015, the firm began work on a school in Lamballe, Brittany.  Main foyer, Image Courtesy © Bruno Klomfar Rey-Lucquet et Associés – Strasbourg The architectural firm Rey-Lucquet also can look back on many years of experience in renovation and expansion of buildings. The sports center in Marckolsheim, the Collège Foch in Haguenau, the hotel complex in Bischoffsheim or the Lycée Bartholdi in Colmar show the versatility and professionalism of the atelier concerning these sensitive and challenging tasks.  Floor plan, Image Courtesy © Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architekten & Rey-Lucquet et associés  Section, Image Courtesy © Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architekten & Rey-Lucquet et associés
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