Sunday, July 26, 2009
"UNStudio’s design has been selected in the competition for a 21,000 square meter dance theater in the historic center of St. Petersburg, Russia. The new complex houses The Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg, headed by the prolific choreographer Boris Eifman... The urban context of the building is essential to the design. The Dance Palace is positioned on the square in such a way as to allow for unrestricted visibility towards the nearby Prince Vladimir and Peter and Paul cathedrals, thereby framing some of the most exceptional buildings in St. Petersburg. The sculptural qualities of the Dance Palace reflect those of the surrounding buildings in the master plan, providing a connection to its surroundings yet still retaining saliency. A central main entrance is incorporated into the façade design in order to fully integrate the building into this lively public square..." to find out more...
images and passage from www.unstudio.com
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