Variable acoustic auditorium for VGIK University

UPA - URBANISM PLANNING ARCHITECTURE ITALIA

Project description

Urbanism Planning Architecture Italia has been appointed to have an auditorium acoustically performed both as a cinema and as a concert hall with a modern and highly recognizable design. In order to be acoustically performing in both ways, the auditorium was designed with an innovative system of acoustic revolving paneling digitally controlled by sensors. A dedicated software controls the acoustic configuration of the hall. The acoustic panels are covered in Trevira fabric and in wood panels on other revolving faces. The organic curved shape of ceiling is developed for best possible acoustic refraction. It was designed and built with Topakustik panels mounted on curved steel ribs with a fixed geometry of 5m radius. The lights, the air vents and the sprinkler systems have been inserted in horizontal cuts in the false ceiling, so as to give a uniform design to the technological elements. Above the rear part of the seats are the projection room, the control room and a special private room to watch the film screenings. There is a lighting bridge over the false ceiling with manually operated lights for educational needs.