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Project: BH Arena | Office: Farkasvlgyi Archictecture | Country: Brazil | | Year: 2013 | Location: Belo Horizonte City Board: 01 / 25 Label: -
The Arena
Belo Horizonte is expected to become, in the next decade, one of the most important centers of business tourism and events in Brazil. Today, though, the metropolis still lacks in spaces that widely, intelligently and flexibly meet to the demands of this growing and demanding market. The greatest challenge of this project was to develop a truly distinguished spectacles arena that would enable Belo Horizonte to be definitely put in script for national and international artists shows and tours. Currently, the city has two extreme and uncomfortable situations in terms of spaces of the gender, either offering spaces for limited audiences (under 5 thousand people) and with outdated infrastructure, or the huge space represented by the Mineiro stadium, which hosts exclusively gigantic events with costs that only become financially practicable when reaching audiences over 35 thousand people. With complete infrastructure (including a helipad), capacity for 20 thousand people and 2 thousand covered parking spaces, the ARENA was designed to receive most of the big events that today do not get to Belo Horizonte, meeting space and economic viability only in capitals such as So Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba. But in order to make the investment viable, it was necessary to think of a space flexible and multi-purpose, able to fit the demands of Belo Horizontes strong business tourism. Distinguished Solution To realize a proposal that would become a reference in Belo Horizonte, it was necessary to make it distinguished. With contemporary lines, the facades have elements of a live architecture, incorporating a specially developed LED system to translate the music or the show held inside the Arena. The project was primarily based on acoustic and flexibility of the building, which should be able to receive wide and varied events typology. Among the factors that were important when choosing the site are its location and ease of access.
Type: Lazer Client: R&J Empreendimentos Distance to city center: 8 Km Capacity of public: 20.000 Parking Spots: 2.000 Ground Area: 37.528,62 m Projected Area: 68.450,00 m
CITY LOCATION
Belo Horizonte is the capital of the state of Minas Gerais and third largest city in Brazil. Located in the Southeast region, the city is strategically positioned amongst the main cities in the country and South America. Economically dynamic, this metropolis produces the 4th GNP in Brazil and is currently one of the capitals that host the most international events. MG With five million inhabitants in its metropolitan area and 80% of the economy in the tertiary sector, the city is characterized by business tourism, having its economy revolved around sectors such as biotechnology, information technology, medicine, fashion and food, among others. The metropolis is currently considered to be one of Brazils business tourism poles. Belo Horizonte is also highlighted for its vocation in trade and services, as well as in the cultural sector. The city retains a vast artistic production that includes from gastronomy and handcrafts to internationally recognized theatre and dance groups and festivals. Some other important forms of tourism complete the set of attractiveness to the capital o Minas Gerais: adventure and eco-tourism, rural, religious, health, among others. This is what make Belo Horizonte one of the most interesting Brazilian cities when it comes to investments in the events spaces.
BRAZIL
TOURISTIC INDEX
LEISURE AND REST WORK AND BUSINESS CONFERENCES STUDY PERSONAL SHOPPING RELATIVES VISIT RELIGION HEALTH
SITE LOCATION
This project is the result of thorough studies of the events market in Belo Horizonte and the citys enormous potential, which will, in the upcoming decades, become one of the greatest business tourism and events centers in Brazil. It was necessary to find a site with prime location, able to house a large arena that represents a space that has as main characteristic the flexibility in the realization of several events to various audiences, considering factors such as mobility and proximity to services. After all, not only is it a big playhouse, but also a space designed for regional, national and international congresses and business event. Thus, besides hosting users who reside or stay in Belo Horizonte or the metropolitan area, the arena was designed to attract and meet users by land or air, either from nearby towns as well as from other states (mainly Rio de Janeiro, So Paulo and the Federal District). Therefore, it was necessary to identify a site that would allow not only to build a complete events space that stands out in the urban landscape of the state capital. The location of this land should offer easy links to the main access roads to the central region of Belo Horizonte and airports as well as proximity to access linking Belo Horizonte to other cities in Minas Gerais and other capitals. SCENARIO The strategic location of the project enabled arouse great interest from investors, but not only that. In the completion and approval of a project with striking architecture and live facades that communicate with the outside observer, it was taken into account the fact that the Arena dominates the city from its top, gaining prominence in the skyline of Belo Horizonte. The union of these location features makes of this a project that unites impactful and intelligent beauty, with great flexibility to use and care for a wide audience.
Mega Space Public: 200.000 Area: 500.000m Acoustic: No
BH Shopping
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Residencial area Industrial area Bus stop Shopping Last terrain situation Office: Farkasvlgyi Archictecture | Country: Brazil | Year: 2013 |
DISTINGUISHED DESIGN
The design was one of the major constraints to the viability of the project, since the building could not visually assaulting the landscape but at the same time should call attention to the new venture and become a reference point for the region. The solution adopted was that of a denatured cube, as if this object had been impacted in one of its corners and so deforming itself. At the same time, to call attention to it at nighttime, a system with LED equalization was incorporated to the facades, which will follow the rhythm of the music being played inside the building. This lighting marks and describes the use of this architectural element while highlighting the landscape. For the financial viability of the lighting system, lightweight materials will be used for the composition of the facades, in this case glass skin and ACM with perforations for the LED. These materials ensure lightness to the structure and execution speed and efficiency.
LED Panels
The LED integrated to aluminum composite panels was designed to react according to the activity occurring on the inside of the building, so that people outside could capture the energy and intensity of the ongoing concert.
Garden Pedestrian entry Porte Cochere Loading and unloading Toilets Parking lot Bar / Restaurant Event space Technical area Horizontal circulation Ground Floor Plan Vertical circulation
Pedestrian entry Garden Toilets Audience Souvenir Bar / Restaurant Stage Technical area Horizontal circulation 2nd Floor Plan Vertical circulation
3nd Floor Plan Bathroom Bar / restaurant VIPs area Technical area Horizontal circulation Vertical circulation
4nd Floor Plan Lounge Technical area Horizontal circulation Vertical circulation
5nd Floor Plan VIP artists Technical area Horizontal circulation Vertical circulation
Stores Parking lot 1nd underground floor Horizontal circulation Vertical circulation
2nd undergroung
3nd underground
4nd underground
6nd underground
8nd underground
Bathroom Section A Bar / Restaurant Parking lot Stores Stage Technical area Events space Loading / unloading Porte Cochere Pedestrian entry Audiance Camarote Lounge Section B Horizontal Circulation Vertical circulation
North facade
South facade
West facade
East facade
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The purpose of the venue is not only to offer a great structure for music concerts, but also for theatrical presentations and conferences. In addition, the building has several public use services such as restaurants / cafeterias, convenience stores, parks and ATM machines, all to ensure a continuous occupation throughout the year and not only during the shows, ensuring better utilization of the structure and meeting the needs of the people who work nearby. Music concerts Theatrical plays Congress and Lectures Restaurants Snack bar
Services
Souvenirs Store VIPs area Dressing rooms Instruments Deposit Conference room Pressroom Locker rooms Access control Parking lot Helipad Loading /unloading Taxi rank Bus stop Public park Bank electronic teller
Acess Map
VIP Access
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Confort
Bus Station Escalator
Security
Acess Control
Sustainability
- Advanced smart automation of the entire lighting and air conditioning of the common areas; - Use of electronic LED lamps to reduce energy consumption;
Cab stand
Elevators
- Lifts with conjugate drive, optimizing travelling and reducing energy consumption. - Water heating by solar collection plates;
Carpark
Air Conditioner
Policing
- Use of faucets with automatic closing devices; - Toilets with water saving flush valves; - Rainwater collection system of the entire roof.
Helipad
Public Telephone
- Prefabricated concrete structure, which eliminates the use of water and reduces waste and debris generated on site. With the enhancement of the system of just-intime. - Selective collection of waste; - Prevention from soil and air pollution from construction; - Environmental education program at construction site.
Restaurants
Free Wi-fi
Cameras Monitoring
Green Areas
VIP Areas
Emergency Exits
Acessibility
The main venues in the city were created in times when accessibility was not seen as a major constraint on projects. People with special needs, at these times, were not considered an audience suitable for these spaces. Now, the BH Arena project has as its main concept the democratization of spaces of circulation spaces and areas of residence. Thus, offering the best experience to all its visitors. To make this possible, all access to the different levels are equipped with ramps or lifts. This way, people with physical disabilities can get around without any help. Moreover, the entire complex has directional tactile paths to guide and improve the quality of use of spaces for the visually impaired.
Innovative Technology
The design of the Arena, when it comes to its volume and its impact on users, was clearly thought out and tied to the technology to be used on the facades. The LED integrated to aluminum composite panels was designed to react according to the activity occurring on the inside of the building, so that people outside could capture the energy and intensity of the ongoing concert. On days with no events, a complementary system would be triggered and through studies of chromatic colors, vibrations would oscillate according to the temperature of the environment.
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ARCHICAD 17
Instalation of ArchiCAD 17
BIM technology is relatively new and there are not many software that provide this service. Here, at FarKasVlGyi Architecture, we have always tried to stay in tune with technological advances in the field and have, since 2011, incorporated the feature in our projects through the use of software ArchiCAD. With the arena it was not different. The use of the technology ensured great speed in designing, in addition to better analysis of the project as a whole: definitions of cut and fill on the site, volumetric analysis, preliminary structural design and drawing speed were some of the main points on which the software worked. Designing with plans, sections, facades and model at the same time provides a much thorough analysis of the project, preventing errors and reducing the need for rework. Knowing that, Graphisoft, the provider of software ArchiCAD, used images of the project for the promotion of version 17 of their product. The main image was highlighted during installation amid projects from other offices around the world. This is highlight was, for us, a great honor and opportunity to display the services offered by the office. To our client, it was a the best form of advertisement for the product in which it is being invested, since it was free and linked to a strong brand in the global construction market.
A bold and aesthetically innovative design that brings to the city the very latest in technology and comfort matters for concerts and events. The project seeks not only to meet the needs of the local market, but also to exceed the expectations of those investing in the entertainment industry, providing them with the best structure, quality and organization. All this at a lower cost compared to other existing venues and also contemplating the design and concepts of contemporary architecture.