At the Ede exit of the A12 motorway, a number of red metal boxes rise from the grass verge. Together they form the end of the traffic noise barrier that stretches along the road for some kilometres. The high soundproofing standards for cinema theatres enable these buildings to easily double as noise barriers. Below the theatres a central lobby has been carved out of the noise barrier. The staircase structures and suspended floors combine with the overhanging theatres to set the scene. After some two new movie theatres were added.

The second phase of the CineMec complex is a large spectacular multifunctional space and parking garage in the rampart. The parking garage accommodates 415 cars and is fully integrated into the sound barrier. In the multifunctional area there are 1000 seats, which can be hoisted and converted into a level floor.




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Details

PROGRAM
8 movie theatres, 1350 seats, 650 sqm catering, 1700 sqm exhibition space; total 8500 sqm. Events hall and parking garage 16500 sqm.

START PROJECT
1996

COMPLETION
2015

CLIENT
CineMec, Ede

ADDRESS
Laan der Verenigde Naties 150, Ede

ADVISORS
ABT, Delft/Velp | Adviesbureau J. van Toorenburg, Den Haag | Stevens en Van Dijck Ingenieursbureau, Zoetermeer | DGMR Raadgevende Ingenieurs, Arnhem | Peutz & AssociƩs, Zoetermeer

PHOTOGRAPHY
Guy Ackermans
Jeroen Musch
Lukkien
SURFACE (GFA)
8500 sqm

EXECUTION
Aannemingsmaatschappij Welling Didam, Didam

PARTICULARITIES
Nominated architecture award Ede 2006
Winner public's choice architecture award Ede 2006
Winner architecture award Ede 2009
A-label sustainable building, SenterNovem (first cinema Netherlands)




Team

Richelle de Jong Robert Alewijnse Chris de Weijer Bart Withagen Carlo Bevers Claudia van Leest Frank Huibers Harrie Hupperts Loes Oudenaarde Mark van der Hoff Michiel Pronk Muhsin Sagdic Patricia Cortijo Concha Peter van der Schans Robert Schoutsen Tom Grootscholten

Location

Video

CineMec Ede in vogelvucht

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