‘Las Arenas’ | Richard Rogers + Alonso i Balaguer | 2011 | Barcelona Transformat
‘Las Arenas’ | Richard Rogers + Alonso i Balaguer | 2011 | Barcelona Transformation of an historic bullring stadium in a commercial complex by Richard Rogers and local architects Alonso Balaguer. This former bullring has been converted into a leisure complex, retaining the original facade. It has been given a 76m wide domed roof that is braced to the original structure, providing roof terraces overlooking the city. The approach for the original 19th century bullring uses the most advanced architectural and engineering technologies in response to the brief, while respecting and celebrating the fabric of the historical bullring to re-establish the building as a visually striking landmark for the city. The most spectacular aspect of the intervention is the inclusion of a 100-metre-diameter habitable ‘dish’ with a 76-metre-diameter domed roof, floating over the façade – and structurally independent from it – providing flexible, column-free spaces beneath the dome. This ‘plaza in the sky’ incorporates large terraces around the perimeter with space for cafés and restaurants, providing stunning views across the city. #VisitBarcelona #HelloFrom #Barcelona #architecture @VisitBarcelona @arenasdebcn @lumix_fotografia #Lumix #MotionPicturePerfect #Panasonic (at Arenas de Barcelona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSXKjTejTHJ/?utm_medium=tumblr -- source link
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