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visibility as well as pure acoustics . Tribunes have underpass , the space under them will be used for social events . Connecting presentation hall leads to a classical element of higher education “ alchemistic workshop ”, represented today by multimedia laboratory “ virtual factory ”.
In contrast to the auditorium is a reconstruction of the original part of the historical pentagon , which was formally a court with a prison . Strictness , firm order , rigidity and oppressive atmosphere were clearly evident at the beginning of the undertaking and the authors were fully aware , that the premises will newly serve young people with open mind on their way to higher education . The motto became a colorful , inspiring and non-conforming environment , preserving the historical footprint . The traditional materials are in a visible , original form ; the industrial character is fully linked to the auditorium . A sole chapter was the discovery and the engagement of historical footprints , return of the
original ceramic floor or stone sills with traces of bars , which make for a great experience in the interior .
The new auditorium of VŠPJ is modern concept of dynamic contemporary architecture with industrial elements in a minimalist style in direct contrast to the original site and its newly reconstructed part of northeastern wing . Whole area is easy to navigate and today , thanks to the enlightened leadership of the institution , is open not only to students and educators , but also to its surroundings , fully in accordance with the philosophy of the modern college VSPJ .
General Contractor The many exposed architectural concrete surfaces give the new auditorium ample opportunity to showcase the raw quality of its castin-situ reinforced concrete structure . Jet grouted columns in combination with reinforced concrete slab form the foundation for the building .
rapidly developing education center located in northeastern corner of the lot , which was originally perceived as a farmyard . The place of the new building is strictly symmetrical , markedly triangular , thus for a construction seemingly disadvantageous . The authors from the studio Qarta architektura changed the disadvantage to an advantage by using the shape and by a link up to the existing block they gained compact space for a large span construction .
Roundness of the corner contributes to integration of a mass into a complex context ; the offset façade is another trace of a new shape , creating a transition space . Inside a super elevated hall is amphitheatrical seating for 333 students . Thanks to the steepness of the stands the arena offers excellent www . refurbandrestore . co . uk - 33