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PLANETARIUM

Part 2 Project 2004
Romina Amprimo
Maria Emilia Faliti
 University of Mendoza | Argentina
The Planetarium is the only space in the City which
represents the history of science and to stimulate imagination and creativity.It also represents the novelty in science and technology.
Its importance is concentrated in its spectacles and discovering of stars in the dome.
For that reason we decided to create and space for promotion and meetings for all people interested in the knowledge and use of new science achievements related to space, in Mendoza and all over the world.
The design was developed from the idea of getting closer to the sky, which reflects the immensity of the Universe.



Why a planetarium?
Because of the human dream of reaching the stars and having the universe in our hands.
Because of its importance as a paradigmatic sign of the millennium, metaphor of light, strong symbolism and expression, material and immaterial at once.
Because of our need for a strong, direct and ambitious answer to the complex system of functions, space, structure and detail resolution.
Because of its relationship with the context: an urban park, the perfect site for social meetings open to everyone, like a temple.
And finally because it epitomizes our desire for creative freedom and conceptual accuracy.

2004
Main night view in which lightning and materials used can be appreciated
idem image 6 but during daylight
Drawing of the parking lot situated underground taking adventage from the difference in levels of the land.
twilight view. The towers relate strongly to the sky by trying to reach it.
Aerial view. Closer view of the bridge connecting the public parking lot to the planetarium's main entrance
Night view. On the right there is a bridge which connects the planetarium to the central park.
aerial view over the building. Strong contrast between heavy and light materials
Aerial night view where the pedestrian sidewalks join different areas and green spaces can be observed.
closer view of image 7
View of the pedestrian area seen from the terrace of the "coffee and restaurant" area.
Pedestrian view from one of the corners of the project's site
Aerial view of the planetarium's model it shows clearly strong dynamism, evolution and velocity.
Aerial view from the north side of the project
View of the terrace of the "Coffee and Restaurant" area
Aerial view of the project's model. Closer view of the shopping area.
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