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7 Screen Pavilion – Cannes, France

Posted in Built by Nolan Rendon on September 29, 2012

OMA unwraps seven-screen pavilion in Cannes Kanye West's seven-screen pavilion / OMA | ArchDaily

Building: 7 Screen Pavilion
Location: Cannes, France
Completed: 2012
Architect: OMA Rem Koolhaas
Production team: Ar’Scene

AE Interests: The structure is a lifted pyramid containing a seven screen cinema for the audience. The pyramid’s canopy is designed to show a panoramic view of Cannes and the Mediterranean. The triangular steel structure was designed to hold the seven screens, music, and production equipment.

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G-Star Raw HQ – Amsterdam, Netherlands

Posted in Built by Nolan Rendon on September 29, 2012

G-Star RAW HQ / OMA | ArchDaily G-Star Raw Headquarters, Amsterdam - OMA - Office for Metropolitan  Architecture | Arquitectura Viva

Building: G-Star Raw HQ
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Completed: 2014
Architect: OMA Rem Koolhaas
Structural Engineer: ABT
Mechanical Engineer: ABT
Contractor: Pleijsier Bouw

AE Interests: Large, rectilinear form with a predominately glass finish on the exterior contained inside a larger solid enclosure.  The building will feature a facade that slides open.

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UNO Charter Schools Soccer Academy – Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Posted in Built by Nolan Rendon on September 28, 2012

UNO Elementary School Soccer Academy / JGMA | ArchDaily UNO Soccer Academy - More Sports. More Architecture.

Building: UNO Charter Schools Soccer Academy
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Completed: 2011
Architect: JGMA
Structural Engineer: Ghafari Associates
Electrical & Mechanical Consultants: Primera
Landscape Architect: Terry Guen Associates

AE Interests: Dynamic form with a mixture of a glass and steel exterior to allow plenty of natural light for the students. The school was designed to achieve LEED Gold Certification and incorporates sustainable features, such as a green roof system, site cleanup, lighting and HVAC  systems with photocells, occupancy sensors, and manual controls.

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Syracuse Greek Theatre Scenography – Syracuse, Italy

Posted in Built by Nolan Rendon on September 28, 2012

Stage set for ancient Greek theatre in Syracuse | OMA - Office for  Metropolitan Architecture  Gallery of OMA designs stage set for ancient Greek theatre in Syracuse - 6

Building: Syracuse Greek Theatre
Location: Syracuse, Italy
Completed: 2012
Architect: OMA Rem Koolhaas
Project Architect: Francesco Moncada
Local Architect: Emanuela Reale
Structural Engineer: Sebastiano Floridia

AE Interests: Simple structure with concrete seating and floors with an emphasis toward wooden structure on stage. Designed in three parts: the Ring, the Raft, and the Machine.

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