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Cité de l'Océan et du Surf opens in Biarritz
Author: SurferToday.com
The city of Biarritz will be debuting an innovative museum. The "Cité de l'Océan et du Surf" will raise awareness for the multiple opportunities and knowledge given by oceans. Also, visitors will learn the most interesting scientific surf issues, such as hydrodynamics.
The project is designed by Steven Holl Architects and will be located near the beach and the sea. The futuristic lines of the building are quite impressive. It is intended to express the concept of being 'under the sky' and, at the same time, 'below the sea'. Also, the concept explores the tide movement of the oceans.
The "Cité de l'Océan et du Surf" will have a central plaza with the horizon in the distance. The entire project will take a 3800 square metre block and will display a unique convex structural ceiling.
Steven Holl has prepared a special surprise. In the southwestern corner of the plaza, he imagined an empty concrete skater’s pool that symbolizes the connection between surfing and skateboarding.
The "Cité de l'Océan et du Surf" will open doors to public this summer.
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