Zénith of Orléans
Designed specifically for shows, the Zénith in Orléans is a modular space The building’s structure supports the walls of the auditorium, as well as the theatrical equipment and provides easy circulation for the technicians. The exterior skin is of gray metallic polyester, spotted with stainless steel reflectors. The facade and roof covering are double layered with 500 mm between them providing acoustic insulation. Lighting on the sparking facade announces an upcoming show.
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Program
Concert hall of 6 000 seats.
Client
Ville d'Orléans
SEMDO, client representative
Project team
Chaix & Morel et Associés, Paris
Philippe Chaix, Jean-Paul Morel, Rémy Van Nieuwenhove
and Laurent Biévelot, Denis Germond, Michael Gresty, Woytek Sepiol
P. Blareau, J.L. Dufour, T. Sabin, worksite architects
Ingerop, engineering, quantity surveying
AR&C, structure
Inex, mechanical engineering
Seer, electricity
Peutz & Associés, acoustics
Key figures
6 000 seats
Area : 7 000 m² SHON
Construction costs excl. VAT : 9 M €
Competition 1993 - completion 1996
Photography credits
Bruno Delamain
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