Auditorium Plantahof, image © Javier Miguel Verme

Auditorium Plantahof, image © Javier Miguel Verme

The placement of the new auditorium creates a new central square within the overall structure of the Plantahof agriculture school. The high façade holds together the new piazza.

Auditorium Plantahof, image © Javier Miguel Verme

The inner space of the auditorium lies in half-light. Two windows facing each other define the inner space and allow for a view from the new piazza towards the axis of the Prättigau valley. A thin, dark coloured, concrete wall stretches over the pillars and beams like a tent. These elements are supported outside the building by the abutments. The structure combines in equal measure a frame and a solid construction. The result is a hybrid of pillars and walls, expressing an architectural concept and lending the building character.

Auditorium Plantahof, image courtesy Archive Olgiati

The new auditorium is multifunctional and has a capacity of 130 to 180 seats. In addition to its conventional use, the new hall has the capacity to host different kinds of events such as seminars, congresses and panel discussions.

+ Project facts

Auditorium Plantahof
Landquart, Switzerland

client: Building control department of Canton Grison
architect: VALERIO OLGIATI, architect, Senda Stretga 1, 7017 Flims
collaborators: Nathan Ghiringhelli (project manager office Olgiati), Daisuke Kokufuda
construction supervisor: Georg Nickisch, Franz Bärtsch, ARGE Nickisch/Bärtsch, Chur
structural engineer: Patrick Gartmann, Conzett Bronzini Gartmann AG, Chur

materials: anthracite in-situ concrete, steel, chrome-nickel-steel
competition: 1. prize, 2008
begin of planning: november 2008
begin of construction: october 2009
end of construction: october 2010
volume: 2,240 m3 (SIA 416)
area: 270 m2
Investment costs (BKP 1-9): 2.75 Mio. CHF
m3-price (BKP 2): 898 CHF / m3
copyright plans: Archive Olgiati
copyright pictures: Javier Miguel Verme (jverme@bluewin.ch)

+ All drawings courtesy Archive Olgiati | Photo © Javier Miguel Verme

La galerie d'architecture is pleased to present, from March 15 to April 14, 2012, an exhibition of the work of PERIPHERIQUES Architectes. Following a first exhibition in 2006, Anne-Françoise Jumeau, David Trottin and Emmanuelle Marin wanted to present the agency's work from the last five years. During this period, PERIPHERIQUES Architectes designed around 60 projects for a wide range of programs, including housing schemes, schools, universities, law courts, libraries, subway stations, laboratories, offices, a theatre, a club, an aquarium, shopping malls, and an exhibition pavilion. Ten of these projects have been completed or are under construction.

By presenting the projects as large “picture-stories”, dioramas, compositions of architects' models, design sketches and sequences of plans, the exhibition allows visitors to immerse themselves in the creation process and to follow the history of each project. Five projects are presented in greater detail on screen tables: the Frémicourt program in Paris 15, Roller Coaster 72 at Île de Nantes (44), 117 Cardinet in Paris 17, the School Complex and Student Residence in St Denis (93), and the Cimendef Multimedia Library at St Paul de la Réunion (97).

www.peripheriques-architectes.com

1/ Centre Eurorégional des Cultures Urbaines / Maison du Hip-Hop, Lille, mars 2010

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2/ Incubateur d’Entreprises Paris-Parc / UPMC, Paris, mai 2011

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3/ X Site, the city of intertainment, Jesolo / Italie, novembre 2009

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In all places, contemporary architecture turns out to be an effective factor in tourism development. It enables to create a renewed visibility, which is rooted in modernity and which is able to attract a wider audience. It works as loss leader out of the content that it houses and it ensures a tourist attendance which triggers an urban and economic renewal of the territory.

Thurs, two strategies will be analyzed regarding the history, culture and politics of Norway and Rhone-Ales Region.

A seminar organized by Archipel – La Maison de l’architecture Rhone-Alpes in colloaboration with Norsk Form. Foundation for Design and Architecture in Norway, with the support of the Norwegian Embassy and the Rhone-Alpes Region.

This seminar is free admission by reservation, for more information and reservation, call +33(0)478306104 or email architecturerhonealpes@wanadoo.fr

Monday 23.4.2012
9am – 7pm
Conseil regional
Rhone-Alpes

Japanese designer KAZUKIMORIDESIGN has completed total design by interiors and graphic design, naming for this esthetic salon in Shizuoka, Japan, which is located within a Japanese inn, is called Ryokan.

Courtesy KAZUKIMORIDESIGN

KAZUKIMORIDESIGN is active beyond borders between categories, e.g., space, products, advertisement, and CI/VI.

This is thought want to relax by the interiors floor like the sea level.

Courtesy KAZUKIMORIDESIGN

This don’t have ceiling lights in order to space without glare. We had a plan in harmony with the natural light by light control of indirect lighting.

Courtesy KAZUKIMORIDESIGN

The floor tiles are shiny and a type of earthenware. The wall is painted white from the gradient changes to blue.

When you lie in bed, the horizon line and the color of the wall switch overlap. We have designed a natural.

Here we are away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Because it make you feel a sense of superiority. We were planning to room only natural feel.

Elevations + Sections, courtesy KAZUKIMORIDESIGN

Powder Room is a region intermediate between inn and spa room. This was such a simple and neutral space by using a Japanese tatami mats and Japanese paper called Washi.

Motif of the symbol mark is the sun and the moon rise from the horizon. Additionally, we designed it like shining “one” of the kanji called Japanese “ichi” that means “one” is strong.

“Rin” is a Japanese word that represents atmosphere of a modest and an imperturbable, such as Japanese women. The naming means “Rin” .

+ Project facts

Designer: KAZUKIMORIDESIGN
Site: Shizuoka, Japan
Principal use: Esthetic salon within a Japanese inn
Room area: 35.65m²
Completion: Mar.2012

+ All images and drawings courtesy KAZUKIMORIDESIGN