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
  • Number:
    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