TY - BOOK AU - Prix, Wolf D. TI - Coop Himmelb(L)au SN - 9781941806401 AV - NA6880.5 D35 2014 U1 - 725.91095182 1st edition PY - 2014/// CY - China PB - Oro Editions KW - China KW - Architecture, Modern KW - Convention facilities KW - Buildings N1 - Contents: Dalian"s International Conference Center: Preface by Joseph Giovannini Construct of Ideas: Location//Concept Sketh// Project Development- Models 1:2000// Volume Studies-Models 1:2000/1:000//Urban Axis//The program: Interchance Level// Structural Concept//Wind Study//Circulation/ model 1:200//Development of the Form:Opera-Study Models 1:500// Accoustic Study: opera/Models 1:100/1:50//Multifunctional Opera/ Banquet/Interior Model 1:200// Light studies: Facade-Model 1;50// Energy Concept/ //Roof Studies-Models 1:1000/1500 Floor Plans-Sections-Models: Level+00.00m/+10.20m/+15.30m/+17.85m/+23.00m/28.50m/+3400/Reflected Ceiling/ Top View//Section 1-1/Section B-B// Model 1:200In Conversation With Wolf D.Prix: Interview by Caroline Ecker Building Construction:Construction Site & Detailed Planning The Building: radical architecture=an uncompromising manisfestation of thoughts in built reality Facts&Figures: Chronology/Building Data// Project Team/Consultants//Wolf D. Prix/ Coop Himmelb(I)au Relate Projects N2 - "COOP HIMMELB(L)AU : Dalian International Conference Center represents an architectural monograph, covering the new Dalian International Conference Center from the first concept sketch to the final building. The edition offers a detailed insight of the work and design process of the internationally well-known architecture company COOP HIMMELB(L)AU exemplified on this special building. Besides high resolution images of the final building from in and outside, the book explores the design process from the very early beginning to the final appearing as a recognizable landmark for the city of Dalian. The iconic power of this special building is more than just a shell: like a city in a city it shelters a flexible conference hall for 2.500 people and a multifunctional opera with 1.700 seats at the core, surrounded by conference rooms and passage-like places for stopovers and leisure. The shown material ranges from concept sketches, model shots over construction documents to images of the final building"- ER -