Architem’s Trois-Rivières Amphitheater Has a Facade That Ripples Like Red Waves
Posted By Tafline Laylin On April 19, 2011 @ 12:45 pm In Architecture,Daylighting | 2 Comments
This Trois-Rivières Amphitheater Competition proposal by Architem [6] takes its inspiration from the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada [7]. Constructed from multiple layers of perforated metal, the 3-D façade [8] literally looks like ripples ambling over a calm river. The origami-inspired double skin prevents excess solar gain and allows daylight [9] to flood the theater when not in use, creating a waving effect that has all kinds of practical, sustainable applications.
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Set in the middle of an urban park, the covered amphitheater acts as a conduit between the city and the river as well as holding administrative offices, the theater, a cafe, and a hall available for functions. Thanks to the elongated perforated exterior, both natural light [11] and air move freely throughout the spacious interior. And then, along with the partially-landscaped awning, various green spaces [12] are designed to absorb runoff that might otherwise reach the river.
This is a beautiful, sophisticated, and airy rendition that pays tribute to its natural environment without completely swallowing it.
+ Architem [6]
Via Arch Daily [13]
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[6] Architem: http://www.architem.ca/
[7] Canada: http://inhabitat.com/modern-green-us-canada-border-crossing-by-julie-snow-architects/
[8] 3-D façade: http://inhabitat.com/neo-solar-power-headquarters-has-a-striking-blue-folded-facade/
[9] daylight: http://inhabitat.com/sun-tracker-skylights-pump-daylight-indoors/
[10] Image: http://inhabitat.com/architem%e2%80%99s-trois-rivieres-amphitheater-has-a-facade-that-ripples-like-red-waves/trois-rivieres-amphitheater-competition-1/
[11] natural light: http://inhabitat.com/seattles-ballard-library-pairs-a-sweeping-green-roof-with-natural-light/
[12] green spaces: http://inhabitat.com/flat-tower-a-horizontal-yes-horizontal-skyscraper-places-2nd-in-evolos-skyscraper-competition/
[13] Arch Daily: http://www.archdaily.com/128423/trois-rivieres-amphitheater-competition-proposal-architem/sustainability-strategies/
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