“The hall on ground level, directly accessed from the foyer, has been made by leveling the floor of the old seating area. With its ample size of 200 m2, special parquet and mobile acoustic dividers, it can be split into two spaces, guaranteeing versatility of use (from dance lessons to public gatherings and lectures).
The foyer is certainly beautiful, as the heart of the new multifunctional complex, containing a cafe open to the public, also when there are no events. The atmosphere is Viennese, with good desserts, oak facings, stone floors made with the Venetian terrazzo technique, a large belvedere window looking towards the valley.
The staircase is original, with a metal handrail, a strong factor of memory that adds character to the space, next to the new glass elevator. Both lead to the three halls, one per floor. “To make the volume breathe we have eliminated two floor slabs, letting natural light enter from the glazing on the roof,” De Lucchi says.
“The hall on ground level, directly accessed from the foyer, has been made by leveling the floor of the old seating area. With its ample size of 200 m2, special parquet and mobile acoustic dividers, it can be split into two spaces, guaranteeing versatility of use (from dance lessons to public gatherings and lectures).
The theater, with its stage and modern cinema equipment,” he continues, “has been placed on the second floor, inserting a new floor slab at the height of the old balcony. With 170 seats and a stage that is not raised, featuring Harlequin technical wood floors, it can host screenings, theater and dance events, concerts. The stepped arrangement offers perfect visibility from all points, while the suspended shells make it possible to adjust the room for different acoustic needs.”