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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. Timber Pavilion of the Vidy-Lausanne Theatre in Lausanne, Switzerland by Yves Weinand Architectes sàrl + Atelier CubeMay 2nd, 2020 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Yves Weinand Architectes sàrl + Atelier Cube A Modular And Complementary Theatre Hall The Pavilion can be adapted, as closely as possible to artistic projects. Its retractable seating allows a frontal or bifrontal stage and, folded, a larger space for performances or exhibitions. The non–elevated wooden stage floor, as well as a large stage opening (from 14 to 19 m), also offers a stage/hall rapport complementary to the other 3 theatre halls, both in terms of gauge and size and type of plateau, between the Charles Apothéloz Hall (386 seats, plateau of 15 x 10 m) and René Gonzales Halls (100 seats, 10 x 14 m) and The Gateway (100 seats, 9 x 8 m).  Image Courtesy © Lehmann Kramer
 Image Courtesy © Lehmann Kramer The Second Stage Of The Vidy-Lausanne Theatre Renovation Following the renovation of the theatre and kitchen foyer in 2014, the construction of the Pavilion is the second step in a general plan to renovate theatre buildings by replacing a tent that had become unusable. The third stage will be the renovation of the Apothéloz room and the construction of a rehearsal room. The Architectural Project: Perpetuate A Spirit Of Innovation The Vidy-Lausanne Theatre Pavilion is the prototype of a new type of construction whose structure and assemblies are made with wood-wood connectors by interlocking. This architecture, the result of a technological transfer from the IBOIS laboratory, integrates the constraints of the site and the challenges of cost and deadline control, clean site and sustainable construction. It extends and resonates with Max Bill’s principles: to build the “Educate and Create” pavilion of Expo64 including the future Vidy Theatre – the artist and architect from Zurich invented a modular metal structure, which is quick to assemble and disassemble. Like Max Bill’s building, the Pavilion becomes a remarkable building that is part of the rich modern and contemporary architectural heritage of the Lausanne shores of Lake Geneva.  Image Courtesy © Lehmann Kramer  Image Courtesy © Lehmann Kramer A Sustainable Construction Made Entirely From Wood The double-ply assembly technique developed for this building uses folded panels that are both a load-bearing structure and cladding. The walls and eleven arches of the Pavilion roof are fully designed in wood panels and assembled without metal elements. The jointing technique used is inspired by one of the oldest methods used for wooden constructions, dovetail wood-wood joints, the precise and specific cutting of which was made possible by the development of automated joinery. The folded structure and the curvature of the lateral walls are calculated by computer to obtain a uniform distribution of forces between the different elements. Finally, the arches and walls are formed by a double skin which reinforces the structure by limiting the shear forces, and which ensures the sound and thermal insulation of the building. IBOIS’ research applied to the Pavilion has led to the development of a supporting structure that can stretch over a distance of 16 to 20 m without pillars and with a panel thickness of only 45 mm. The distance between the two layers is 300 mm from the top of the outer panel and to the bottom of the inner panel. The hollow space with a depth of 210 mm accommodates the insulation which is made of cellulose wadding, the natural fibre of wood, obtained from recycled newspaper and blown between the two layers of wood panels that make up the structure. The use of domestic wood, a major natural resource in Switzerland, guarantees a very low environmental impact: CO2 absorption when the wood is alive, minimal emissions for transport, processing and construction, sustainability and renewal with no impact on the climate.  Image Courtesy © Lehmann Kramer  Image Courtesy © Lehmann Kramer Ibois | Epfl The EPFL timber construction laboratory has been managed since 2004 by Professor Yves Weinand, civil engineer and architect. It renews the principles of timber construction through new computation and digital modelling models. Its team of architects, civil engineers, mathematicians and computer scientists is integrated into the civil engineering and architecture sections of the ENAC faculty (Natural, Architectural and Built Environment) at EPFL. IBOIS benefits from the resources and skills of EPFL, which is now recognised worldwide as one of the most important innovation centres in Europe. Thanks to this key position, the laboratory’s research now focuses on the prefabrication of custom-made wood, in three parallel directions: wood-wood connections and engineering calculations, digital assemblies and configurations, and the mechanical optimisation of these constructions.  Image Courtesy © Lehmann Kramer  Image Courtesy © Lehmann Kramer Blumer-Lehmann Ag This large Swiss company from Gossau was responsible for the construction of the pavilion, from the cutting of the elements to the assembly of the building. It brings together all the wood trades, combining traditional know-how, technological evolutions and sustainable development. Vidy-Lausanne Theatre With extensive experience in theatrical creations and touring around the world, the Theatre’s Technical Teams under the leadership of Christian Wilmart, Technical Director, and Samuel Marchina, Assistant Technical Director, have been actively involved in the scenographic design of the Pavilion and have carried out a significant part of the technical and stage work.  Image Courtesy © Lehmann Kramer  Image Courtesy © Lehmann Kramer  Image Courtesy © Lehmann Kramer  Image Courtesy © Lehmann Kramer  Image Courtesy © Lehmann Kramer  Image Courtesy © Lehmann Kramer
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