UFA Palace

Deconstruction forever!
The basic architectural features of the Austrian office Coop Himmelb(l)au are a deconstructivist approach to form and the use of steel and glass. The same is true for the Dresden multiplex UFA. The authors have brilliantly dealt with the surrounding context, which is quite dominated by housing blocks, and created a truly magnificent work. Functionally, the operation of the building is divided into two parts - a concrete block and a glass-steel crystal. The concrete block houses 8 cinemas for 2668 viewers. The crystal is responsible for providing access to them, along with a café, ticket sales, etc. The rawness of the details is wonderful and inspiring; what is concrete is concrete, and what is steel simply flies. The escape staircases, which are wrapped in galvanized sheet metal and have a high aesthetic role, also appear interesting. And the best part is standing under the crystal and letting it all fall upon you...