CASA
DA MUSICA
PORTO
PORTUGAL, 1999
CULTURE
PR–151
The Casa da Musica project originates in the invisible and vibrant material of sound, whose sensitive intensity it seeks to translate into an architectural presence.
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PROGRAM
The project consists of the construction of an opera house comprising two auditoriums, with capacities ranging from 1,200 to 4,000 seats depending on the configuration. It includes foyers and reception areas for the public, as well as rehearsal rooms adapted to the requirements of orchestral and operatic ensembles.
DETAIL
Situation
Porto, Portugal
Year
1999
Status
International competition
Site area
10 000 m²
Client
Porto 2001, Porto
Architect
Dominique Perrault Architecte
Engineering office
Lusotecna, Jean-Paul Lamoureux
DESCRIPTION
A golden mesh, obtained through anodizing, envelops the volumes dedicated to the three orchestras and unites them in a single architectural style. Like a large inclined frame, in the manner of a solar panel, a vast glazed surface captures and reflects the light, like an incandescent wall.
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Around this central element, three vertical panels rise up, creating a striking silhouette, like a luminous bust resting on the mineral ground. They form a protective envelope, a setting that isolates the musicians from the outside tumult and affirms the unique presence of the place.
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