Concert Hall Date built: Design: Bernard Tschumi Architects Limoges Concert Hall photo by Christian Richters from Bernard Tschumi Architects Limoges concert hall The structure is designed to accommodate 6, spectators comfortably with configurations for as few as or as many 8, Instead of a proscenium, Bernard Tschumi conceived of a stage free of all structural members, with a performance space approximately feet wide by feet deep.
Lighting is provided through five balloons which also act as signage for the site. The design by Bernard Tschumi Architects for the project incorporates two distinct acoustical envelopes: an outer polycarbonate skin that filters light and defines the circulation spaces and an inner wooden envelope that provides an intimate setting for concerts and events.
Faculty Extension β UFR de Droit et Sciences Economique Date built: Design: Massimiliano Fuksas The extension of the Faculty of Law and Economics in the center of the city of Limoges is a sort of showcase, whose transparent walls describe the metamorphosis of the building, according to the architects practice.
The building, designed in , was conceived as a reference library and research centre on plants as well as a public performance space for theatre, conferences, exhibitions and other municipal events.
It was also envisaged as a peaceful sheltered space and tea house within the 5 hectare landscape designed by Kathryn Gustafson. The architecture office is based in London, England. Paris Architecture Walking Tours by e-architect. The Phare Design: Morphosis Architects image from architect. Website: Limoges France.
