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Foyer de l'Auditorium Rai Arturo Toscanini de Turin
Auditorium Rai Arturo Toscanini de Turin : Soho de Tubes participe à la mise en valeur de l’idée de verticalité dans le projet de réinterprétation du foyer
Soho by Tubes has been selected to be included in the restyling project of the foyer of the Arturo Toscanini RAI Auditorium in Turin. Curated by the architectural firms F:L architetti and END architetti, the works have involved the foyer, the gallery overlooking the foyer and the orchestral rehearsal rooms, with the desire to offer a contemporary concept for the settings in keeping with the project by Carlo Mollino and Aldo Morbelli. The design solution implemented started with a new linear lighting solution, with RGB LEDS, included inside the full-height pillars, to emphasise the verticality of Mollino’s project inserting certain items of furniture and architectural features in keeping with the original design. The new radiators, installed at the entrances to the room, take on an unusual value, which is why the architects opted for an offering which would also bring added design value and which would blend in with the strong identity of the surrounding context. Soho by Tubes, a sculptural object capable on its own of giving a setting a new meaning, in the version fitted in the foyer contributed with its design, its linear shapes and clean-cut, striking simplicity, to enhance the concept of verticality pursued by the architects and to reinforce its visual impact. In addition, Soho is an aluminium radiator which stands out for its superior energy efficiency, since it has a low water content and a high heat output; it is therefore the ideal solution, also to limit consumption levels. Beside the Soho radiators, back-lit panels featuring giant photos of conductors’ hands in motion have been arranged along the corridor and at points of access to the room. A new colour palette was devised for the wall finishes, using lime colours to redefine the spaces. The gallery overlooking the foyer has been refurbished for use as a display space, with the installation on the walls of large black iron frames, containing broken down images fitted on back-lit Plexiglas panels, depicting characters that tell the story of the Auditorium, and benches for seating and observation. Lastly, the orchestra rehearsal rooms, as well as the access corridors, have been completely refurbished, from the floors to the wall and ceiling cladding, with the insertion of graphic elements and sound-absorbing materials. Soho confirms - in its very presence at the Auditorium - its significant styling value and its ability to embellish a project not only in terms of functionality and high energy efficiency, but also as architectural enhancement.
