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| New performance venue in Saint-Etienne opens Foster + Partners' new cultural destination for Saint-Etienne – the Zénith – opened on October 6, in a ceremony attended by Norman Foster and Johnny Hallyday. The result of an international design competition in 2004, the new building is characterised by its aerodynamic roof and flexible performance space, and marks a major departure from Zénith's tradition of using temporary venues. The Zénith will be launched by a series of public events, culminating in the first concert on 12 October. As the first purpose built state-of-the art music venue in the Rhône-Alpes region of France, the project will greatly raise Saint-Etienne's profile as a regional venue for arts events and help to drive the regeneration of this former industrial city. The adaptable performance space can be configured to accommodate 1,100 to 7,200 people and host a variety of productions, from music to sports events including tennis and skating. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Construction News :: home page |