Glass scales for the new Arena 92 in Paris

Date: 16 February 2017

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Date: 16 February 2017

The 3 levels’ facade have been equipped with high-size scales that are transparent, mixt or opaque.

Designed by the French Architect Christian de Portzamparc, the future “U ARENA” located in Nanterre can be considered as a 117 000 sqm. unconventional project.

Glass scales for the new Arena 92 in Paris

The arena’s stands are covered by a crown of wavy concrete, under which stands the façade, composed of glass and aluminium scales.

Glass scales for the new Arena 92 in Paris

Currently on progress, the glass scales located on the 3 level’s façade are maintained by:

2500 rotules from type R1001
1200 rotules from type R1006

Glass scales for the new Arena 92 in Paris

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