Modern Architecture in France - Concert Hall Design by Foster and Partners
The Zenith, newly located in Saint-Etienne, France, has recently opened its doors to rave reviews. It’s no wonder this sleek, contemporary design is a hit with modern architecture and art buffs, considering its origins in a 2004 international design competition. Needless to say that architects Foster + Partners won with their plans for the state-of-the-art performance center. “The project has two aims: to raise Saint-Etienne’s profile as a regional venue for arts events and to help drive the regeneration of this formerly industrial city,” according to the architects. The new building is geared to do just that with its distinctive, aerodynamic roof and flexible performance space. Apart from looking cool, the cantilevered roof is actually designed to “scoop” air and create a flow for passive interior ventilation. The modern concert hall is designed to accommodate anywhere from 1,100 to 7,200 culture connoisseurs. Foster + Partners
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