Oneus space science cultural center

Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University in Alexandria

Idea projektu

Cultural center for space science displays special exhibits on astronomy and its technology. Name comes from uranus planet, project located at Al-galala city-egypt close to some universities.

Popis projektu

The design thought revolves around the idea of the rotation of the Golden Ratio, and this is clearly visible in the reception area in relation to the ground lines and the rest of the space.
we see that there is harmony between its lines, which eventually results in lines such as Van Gogh's painting (Starry Night) and the lines of climate and atmosphere,hurricanes and galaxies for the central point in section, the falling piece of the ceiling is the lines of the Golden Ratio and the lines and movement of the solar system. Building contains a public office,a cafe,an exhibition,planetarium, administrative parts, work shop, conference room, and classroom for teaching. The predominant materials used are metals that mimic spacecraft, as well as gray colors that are very prevalent

Technické informace

Construction has been progressing with the entire reinforced concrete superstructure for the main building. Structural steel components are beginning to be added, including the steel ring truss at the building’s 35 meter cantilever and the steel sphere framing which houses the planetarium theater.
Installation of the exterior cladding will commence, including the faceted anodized aluminum panels that form the spiraling ribbon facade