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Quick Facts:

Chanel Mobile Art Pavilion (Worldwide), Tokyo, Hong Kong, New York, London, Paris, Moscow, (2006–2008)

Materials Used - Facade:Fibre Re-inforced Plastic; Roof: PVC, ETFE roof lights; Primary Structure: Steel 74t (69t Pavilion and 5t Ticket Office) 1752 different steel connections; Secondary Structure: Aluminium extrusions

Size - 29 x 45 m, a total of 700 m²

Architect - Zaha Hadid Architects

Consultants - Structural/Lighting/Project Management: ARUP

Photography © www.zaha-hadid.com

Design Concept:

The form of the 700 m² Chanel Pavilion is a celebration of the iconic work of Chanel, unmistakeable for its smooth layering of exquisite details that together create an elegant, cohesive whole. The resulting functional, and versatile architectural structure of the Pavilion is a series of continuous arch shaped elements, with a courtyard in its central space. Artificial light behind the translucent ceiling washes the walls to emphasize the ‘arched’ structure, and assists in the creation of a new artificial landscape for art installations.
Read more at architects site www.zaha-hadid.com

Each façade panel has a unique size and shape. The entire pavilion packs away into standard shipping containers. The façade is made from fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) technology, more commonly found in boats and racing cars.Advanced 3D modelling and technology, more commonly found in boats and racing cars, helped Arup to create this spectacular home for Chanel’s touring exhibition. The Chanel Contemporary Art pavilion housed work by 20 international contemporary artists and visited Hong Kong, Tokyo and New York during its world tour. read more - Structural/Lighting/Project Management: ARUP

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Featured Architecture Work: Zaha Hadid/ARUP - Chanel Mobile Art Pavilion