‘dalian international conference center’ by coophimmelb(l)au, dalian, china
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arranged along a major urban axis and set to create an iconic mark on the chinese landscape, the ‘dalian international conference center’ has
recently been completed and inaugurated. the coophimmelb(l)au design features cantilevered conference spaces and a sweeping, faceted facade.
theaters and meeting spaces architectonically match the dynamically perforated exterior and the public ground floor uses parametrically tiled skin
to direct reflected light in the space. a 2500 seat conference hall is adjacent to the grand theater and continues the fluidity of the sinuously curved
plan. the large volume spaces are intended to house both classical theater programs as well as conventions, while smaller rooms, arranged like pearls
around the major spaces, create a layered effect and veritably arrange the building into a system of squares and streets. the development is the
major architectural gesture in the burgeoning area, making way for a future cruise terminal and cultural complex in the future.
views of the dynamic skin
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apertures vary in shape, from lateral to pocked triangles
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sweeping curves belie the sharply cantilevered spaces
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the dramatic envelope creates an iconic mark on the developing seaside cityscape
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the building meets the ground with operatic curves
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detail of the skin
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cantilever detail
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interiors allow plenty of natural daylight
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circulation is enclosed with parametric building systems
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stair detail
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interior view
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winding ramps continue the language of the exterior
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interiors layer and play with light
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conference center view
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pragmatic functions are hidden by textures
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a grand theater accommodates classical works and more conventional functions
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the space seats 2500 for various programs
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construction views
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scaffolding
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site plan
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model view
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nature informed the skin
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lighting tests on a model
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daylight modeled over the building envelope
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section model
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theater maquette
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apsidal meeting areas
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section drawing layered over model
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study models and drawings
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program diagrams
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program diagram model
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