가구, 제품 그리고 산업디자인으로 유명한 필립스탁의 건축적 제안, 프랑스 몽펠리에에 위치한 휘트니스&웰니스 빌딩 파사드 디자인은 두가지 측면에서 접근합니다. 투명성을 바탕으로 대량의 자연채광과 환기를 내부로 유도하는 지속성, 그리고 이를 통해 생성되는 고유한 캐릭터 구현에 있습니다. 앞서 베이징 올림픽 수영장 외피에 사용되었던 ETFE는 이러한 가시적인 건축환경을 완성, 내외부 다른 시각을 연결합니다. 내부로 유입된 빛의 확산, 다양한 움직임의 발산, 확산과 발산 공간을 증폭시키는 촉매제로 외피는 사용됩니다.
known for his extensive portfolio in furniture, product and industrial design, phillipe stark has stepped into the field of architecture with his ‘le nuage’ fitness and wellness building in montpellier, france. the notion of transparency was the theme in creating the distinctive façade. recognized as ‘the first inflatable building in france’ the exterior evokes a light, airy quality and experimented with innovative architectural methods to generate a ‘new generation’ environment. to create this unique façade, the air-filled bubble were formed using ETFE to produce the impression of aerial lightness but also gives a distorted view of the busy activities inside.
five levels featuring an array of health and fitness facilities, a cafe, pool and children’s area have been fittingly distributed with starck’s well-known furniture. the brief focused on promoting socialization and people’s physical and mental well-being- housed under one roof.
roxim the developers comment: ‘we took our inspiration from the gymnasiums which developed into the baths during greek and roman times. these public buildings were originally intended as a place of training for young athletes. bathing areas were subsequently included, not just for washing but also for relaxation after physical effort.’
from designboom