Article source: Valerio Olgiati

The placement of the new auditorium creates a new central square within the overall structure of the Plantahof agriculture school. The high façade holds together the new piazza.

The inner space of the auditorium lies in half-light. Two windows facing each other define the inner space and allow for a view from the new piazza towards the axis of the Prättigau valley. A thin, dark coloured, concrete wall stretches over the pillars and beams like a tent. These elements are supported outside the building by the abutments. The structure combines in equal measure a frame and a solid construction. The result is a hybrid of pillars and walls, expressing an architectural concept and lending the building character.

Exterior View (Images Courtesy Javier Miguel Verme)

• Architect: Valerio Olgiati
• Name of Project: Plantahof Auditorium
• Location: Landquart, Switzerland
• Object: Auditorium
• Competition: 1. prize, 2008
• Client: Building control department of Canton Grison

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