Niemeyer Sphere

Niemeyer Sphere

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Niemeyer Sphere

This building is one of the last creations of the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and was constructed as an add-on to the Kirow Kantine on the site of the Techne Sphere Leipzig. As a space to enjoy wellbeing and food, color neutrality was one of the key aspects why eyrise was chosen. This unique construction challenged gravity and technology: twelve meters in diameter, made of concrete and glass. Vital to both the final visual effect and usage of the space was our eyrise® dynamic liquid crystal glazing technology. Used throughout the lattice pattern glass facade, the glazing offer impressive sun protection while respecting the purity of Niemeyer’s design.

  • Location –
    Spinnereistrasse 13, Leipzig, Germany
  • Building Owner –
    Kirow-Heiterblick Techne Sphere
  • Architect –
    Oscar Niemeyer, executing Architects: Harald Kern and Jair Valera
  • Main Contractor –
    Dechant Hoch- und Ingenieurbau GmbH
  • Installation Date –
    2019
  • Product:
    eyrise® s350 Instant Solar Shading Glass
  • Surface:
    110 m²
  • Quantity:
    144
  • Geometry:
    Triangles and trapezoid, most panels have a unique shape
  • Type:
    Double Glazing
  • Color:
    Neutral grey mixture E
  • Framing System:
    Bespoke system
  • Other Info:
    Roof glazing. U channels in secondary seal. Glass integrated in 3 RWA opening windows

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Niemeyer Sphere glazing roof
Niemeyer Sphere from distance
Niemeyer Sphere from distance, ground view
Niemeyer Sphere roof
Niemeyer Sphere roof close
Niemeyer Sphere
Niemeyer Sphere
TESTIMONIALS

Customer feedback

Ludwig Koehne

“This space and the building is all about wellbeing. And the glass makes such a big contribution. On the one hand, there is the thermal aspect – that it is not getting too hot inside. And the second aspect is glare. We all wear sunglasses on a sunny day. The glass acts as a big sunglass for its occupants.”

Ludwig Koehne

Owner Techne Sphere Leipzig

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