LAB #1(40) 2008

concept is based on the modular grid and on the balanced mixture of the following elements: visual access from any part of the stalls, perfect acoustic characteristics, and a convenient visitors circulation system. All these functions have been attached to an effective solid and expressive sculpture, as they often refer to the object. The dynamic shape, which attracts attention, is created by multiplying and rotat- ing a volume elliptical in layout. The authors decided to stress this shape by avoiding monolithic structure – the facade of the building has not been made out of concrete, glass or LED displays; instead of such all-singing all-dancing materials Fuksas proposed to cover the carcasses with transparent fabric. That way he was able to create the effect of natural

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