carnal hall by bernard tschumi architects set for opening at le rosey

carnal hall by bernard tschumi architects set for opening at le rosey
all images courtesy of le rosey concert hall

with its long construction process nearing completion, ‘carnal hall’ is set for its opening performance on october 2, 2014. designed by bernard tschumi architects in collaboration with fehlmann architectes, the building will serve as a concert venue and center for art and culture at le rosey, a prestigious boarding school located in rolle, switzerland. the structure is distinguished by a low-arcing dome clad in stainless steel, and stands in stark contrast to the historic campus. the large roof houses a rectangular auditorium at the facility’s center, surrounded by supporting programs arranged in a circular plan.

the building’s inauguration ceremony included speeches by architect bernard tschumi and the school’s director
video courtesy of le rosey switzerland

the large roof’s diameter measures 92 meters in length, with an overall area of 4,900 sqm. its edge recedes to allow for entrances at the ground level, and pieces are cut into its surface to allow for views, daylight, and outdoor terraces. major elements of the facility include a 900-seat concert hall, a multipurpose exhibition space, smaller rooms dedicated to specific arts and crafts, and a combined library/learning center. the building is enclosed by glass curtain walls, while the auditorium features entirely wood finishes.

the commission was received based on bernard tschumi architects’ winning proposal in a design competition held in 2009. see images of the project during its initial stage here.

the stainless steel dome visually floats above the ground plane

the roof edge recedes to allow for a high and wide main entrance

glass curtain walls enclose the music and arts facility

the facility serves the boarding school’s annual summer camp

the low-arcing form reaches a maximum height of 21 meters

the dome’s surface is broken to allow for views, daylight, and outdoor terraces

carnal hall is connected to le rosey’s campus by a large open plaza space

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project info:

location: rolle, switzerland
dates: 2009 (competition), 2014 (completion)
size: 8000 sqm
client: le rosey school
design architect: bernard tschumi architects
executive architect: fehlmann architectes
engineer: alberti ingenieurs lausanne
steel consultant: tuchschmid