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Philippe Starck designed the Alhóndiga Bilbao Culture and Leisure Centre in Bilbao, Basque County Spain. Ricardo Bastida designed the original building in 1909 to store wine and after years of neglect it was transformed into a venue for sports and events.
Starck concentrated on three buildings within the old structure. Curly, plump columns suspend floors above the 6,000m2 indoor plaza. The media library and sports education complex are housed inside the brick, minimalist block above. Skylights look up to the swimming pool, which has a transparent roof above it. It is a vertical stack of interesting spaces the effect each other in fascinating ways. HVAC and lighting systems are bare and brutal for all to see. Italian set designer Lorenzo Baraldi contributed to the technical solution for this arrangement of space, and added a theatrical flare. Each pillar is different and inspired by a historical era. Starting with 800 designs, he produced an experience of travel through human history. Cinema and museum spaces in the basement give temporary installations of current artists. |
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