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PARIS 2009 - Manco Architects
A thorough examination of
the competition program alongside researches conducted on the history
of Moulin Rouge and its surroundings have resulted in the decision to
design a building that is fundamentally distinct in its design and
materials yet referring to the specific context of the project.
Accordingly, a contemporary “addition” that will emphasize the
original Moulin Rouge by its contrasting characteristics is proposed
instead of a mere continuation of the existing architectural pattern.
From the start, the
foremost objective of planning has been the creation of rational and
flexible spaces meeting the technical and volumetric requirements of
the program for the designated functions.
A steel structure on top
of reinforced concrete basements with an approximately 10m x 10m grid
is proposed to achieve the desired “spaciousness” with the
minimum number of columns. Further advantages of steel structure,
the much shorter construction phase in a dense urban setting and the
opportunity to benefit from recycled materials and recycle those
components again following the end of the building’s life span,
also contributed to the preference of steel.
In addition to
purely functional purposes, the steel structure left visible from
inside and outside is turned into the defining visual characteristic
of the proposed building as well. Contextual aspects, such as the
bare structures of industrial facilities that once dominated the
area, the monumental steel structures erected in the 19th
century, an era whose aesthetics have always been an essential part
of the identity and shows of Moulin Rouge since its foundation, and
finally the “X” pattern repeated on the blades and windows of the
iconic Red Windmill identifying Moulin Rouge are referred to with the
naked structure.
The metal skeleton
is veiled by a continuous layer of metal mesh, except for the ground
and 1st
floors that are intentionally kept transparent to ensure visual
connection with the street. The mesh will function both as a filter
for the sunlight hitting the southwest facing façade and as a giant
screen for digital images and animations with the LED lighting system
incorporated. The red windmill that is not retained in the proposed
design as it is now, will be removed physically but it’s symbolic
image will be revived as a digital animation.
The silhouettes of dancers
training inside visible from the street through the mesh layer is
thought to create a large scale “peep-show” in addition to the
neighboring erotic attractions of Pigalle. The metal skin resembling
fishnet stockings worn by Moulin Rouge dancers as an essential
element of eroticism is also deemed as an additional visual reference
to the context.
To have a continuously
changing façade outlook, sliding shutters are irregularly placed on
the metal mesh layer with individual openings at each floor.
PLANNING
In order to ease the
access, the public and semi-public spaces are located on the 1st
basement, ground and 1st
floors. The private sections of the building, the administration,
dressing rooms, training rooms, gymnasium and exterior space are all
planned on floors higher up.
In order to connect the
exhibition hall with the entrance and the street while complying with
the height limitation, the auditoriums that do not need natural
lighting are located underground.
The exhibition space
is designed as the center of attention by placing it in a way that
enables its visibility from the entrance hall, cafeteria, bookstore,
as well as the street. In order to create a connection with the
existing Moulin Rouge building, a triangle was cut out of the plans
of ground and 1st
floor resulting in a double storey high void. The removal of the
separating wall of the existing building after taking necessary
structural precautions will unite the entrance hall of the old
building with the façade of the exhibition space and the entrance
facing Place Blanche. This way, an additional semi-covered space will
be created for the pedestrians curious to take a look inside, as
well as the queue of spectators waiting for the show to start at the
existing building.
The souvenir store is
placed next to the façade so that the items being sold can be viewed
from the street all day long. The entrance of the souvenir store is
located right next to the building entrance so that people can shop
there without going through the ticket / information desk.
Both the cafeteria
and bookstore are planned on the 1st
floor overlooking the exhibition space as well as the street through
full height transparent glazing.
In order to achieve
spaces that are not divided with any structural or separation
elements, the training rooms are planned as 2 big spaces on 3rd
and 4th
floors and a smaller space on 5th
floor, instead of 3 spaces with equal areas as indicated in the
competition program. On 3rd
and 4th
floors, mezzanines are designed to serve as halls for refreshment
where the ongoing trainings can be watched too.
The administration
section planned on the 5th
floor and the mezzanine above is distinguished from the surrounding
training rooms by a backwards leaning façade that refers to the
traditional sloping roof of the neighboring building.
The
exterior space is located on the roof, in order to enable users to
enjoy a broader view of Paris from a fully open terrace, which can
also be used for sunbathing besides cocktails and parties. A bar,
kitchenette, men’s and women’s toilets are planned as the
extension of the covered circulation hall to serve for the attendees
of social events taking place there. Except for the section reserved
for HVAC systems, the rest of the floor will be covered by soil and
vegetation with no irrigation needs for effective rain water
filtering and heat insulation. The green roof will be dotted with
skylights that will convey daylight to the training room below.
the competition program alongside researches conducted on the history
of Moulin Rouge and its surroundings have resulted in the decision to
design a building that is fundamentally distinct in its design and
materials yet referring to the specific context of the project.
Accordingly, a contemporary “addition” that will emphasize the
original Moulin Rouge by its contrasting characteristics is proposed
instead of a mere continuation of the existing architectural pattern.
From the start, the
foremost objective of planning has been the creation of rational and
flexible spaces meeting the technical and volumetric requirements of
the program for the designated functions.
A steel structure on top
of reinforced concrete basements with an approximately 10m x 10m grid
is proposed to achieve the desired “spaciousness” with the
minimum number of columns. Further advantages of steel structure,
the much shorter construction phase in a dense urban setting and the
opportunity to benefit from recycled materials and recycle those
components again following the end of the building’s life span,
also contributed to the preference of steel.
In addition to
purely functional purposes, the steel structure left visible from
inside and outside is turned into the defining visual characteristic
of the proposed building as well. Contextual aspects, such as the
bare structures of industrial facilities that once dominated the
area, the monumental steel structures erected in the 19th
century, an era whose aesthetics have always been an essential part
of the identity and shows of Moulin Rouge since its foundation, and
finally the “X” pattern repeated on the blades and windows of the
iconic Red Windmill identifying Moulin Rouge are referred to with the
naked structure.
The metal skeleton
is veiled by a continuous layer of metal mesh, except for the ground
and 1st
floors that are intentionally kept transparent to ensure visual
connection with the street. The mesh will function both as a filter
for the sunlight hitting the southwest facing façade and as a giant
screen for digital images and animations with the LED lighting system
incorporated. The red windmill that is not retained in the proposed
design as it is now, will be removed physically but it’s symbolic
image will be revived as a digital animation.
The silhouettes of dancers
training inside visible from the street through the mesh layer is
thought to create a large scale “peep-show” in addition to the
neighboring erotic attractions of Pigalle. The metal skin resembling
fishnet stockings worn by Moulin Rouge dancers as an essential
element of eroticism is also deemed as an additional visual reference
to the context.
To have a continuously
changing façade outlook, sliding shutters are irregularly placed on
the metal mesh layer with individual openings at each floor.
PLANNING
In order to ease the
access, the public and semi-public spaces are located on the 1st
basement, ground and 1st
floors. The private sections of the building, the administration,
dressing rooms, training rooms, gymnasium and exterior space are all
planned on floors higher up.
In order to connect the
exhibition hall with the entrance and the street while complying with
the height limitation, the auditoriums that do not need natural
lighting are located underground.
The exhibition space
is designed as the center of attention by placing it in a way that
enables its visibility from the entrance hall, cafeteria, bookstore,
as well as the street. In order to create a connection with the
existing Moulin Rouge building, a triangle was cut out of the plans
of ground and 1st
floor resulting in a double storey high void. The removal of the
separating wall of the existing building after taking necessary
structural precautions will unite the entrance hall of the old
building with the façade of the exhibition space and the entrance
facing Place Blanche. This way, an additional semi-covered space will
be created for the pedestrians curious to take a look inside, as
well as the queue of spectators waiting for the show to start at the
existing building.
The souvenir store is
placed next to the façade so that the items being sold can be viewed
from the street all day long. The entrance of the souvenir store is
located right next to the building entrance so that people can shop
there without going through the ticket / information desk.
Both the cafeteria
and bookstore are planned on the 1st
floor overlooking the exhibition space as well as the street through
full height transparent glazing.
In order to achieve
spaces that are not divided with any structural or separation
elements, the training rooms are planned as 2 big spaces on 3rd
and 4th
floors and a smaller space on 5th
floor, instead of 3 spaces with equal areas as indicated in the
competition program. On 3rd
and 4th
floors, mezzanines are designed to serve as halls for refreshment
where the ongoing trainings can be watched too.
The administration
section planned on the 5th
floor and the mezzanine above is distinguished from the surrounding
training rooms by a backwards leaning façade that refers to the
traditional sloping roof of the neighboring building.
The
exterior space is located on the roof, in order to enable users to
enjoy a broader view of Paris from a fully open terrace, which can
also be used for sunbathing besides cocktails and parties. A bar,
kitchenette, men’s and women’s toilets are planned as the
extension of the covered circulation hall to serve for the attendees
of social events taking place there. Except for the section reserved
for HVAC systems, the rest of the floor will be covered by soil and
vegetation with no irrigation needs for effective rain water
filtering and heat insulation. The green roof will be dotted with
skylights that will convey daylight to the training room below.
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