Philosophy
SHAPE = simple (3D copy-rotate of element on central point), dynamic (various at every angle), object (sculpture), low-cost (repetitive). ATTRACTIVE = Red colour, stair shape (construction element à connection to UIA). INTEGRITY = Rise from ground like nature, offer panoramic views. FUNCTIONALITY = dimensions based on ergonometric. SPACES = OPEN à Amphitheatre (lecture/exhibition/projection/meetings/lounge area) CLOSE à rooms (info-point/uia-radio/storage/technical/sanitaria) COVER à canopy/sunshade (exhibition)
Material
ELEMENTS = Aluminium floor structure cover by red “Meteon®” panels (Trespa). STRUCTURE = elements spin around aluminium core + aluminium columns screwed in element for stability. Walls + doors between columns = white translucent UV-protected “Easy Wall Plus®” panels (Bencore); honeycomb polycarbonated panels à natural light emission to inner spaces + light ambiance at night. Parapet = aluminium tubes screwed in elements. ELECTRICITY = Photovoltaïc panels (Saint-Gobain Glass) in elements, connects to rechargeable battery in technical room.
Building procedure
Block of elements + core on truck à on location, each element rotated 10° to next element à columns screws for stability à wall panels and doors mounted à thin tubes screws for parapet.