The Zénith de Lille (or Zénith Arena) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in
Lille,
France. Designed by the Dutch architect
Rem Koolhaas
Remment Lucas Koolhaas (; born 17 November 1944) is a Dutch architect, architectural theorist, urbanist and Professor in Practice of Architecture and Urban Design at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. He is often cited as a re ...
with Cecil Balmond and inaugurated in 1994, the Zénith Arena is a part of the cultural complex
Lille Grand Palais which includes two other spaces: a Congress Center and Exhibition halls. Rem Koolhaas surrounded himself with
Renz van Luxemburg Renz is a German-language surname.
People
* Andreas Renz (born 1977), German ice hockey player
* Bettina Renz, German political scientist
* Martina Ertl-Renz (born 1973), German former alpine skier
* Thomas Maria Renz (born 1957), German theolo ...
for the acoustic studies,
dUCKS scéno
Duck is the common name for numerous species of waterfowl in the family (biology), family Anatidae. Ducks are generally smaller and shorter-necked than swans and goose, geese, which are members of the same family. Divided among several subfam ...
for the scenography and
Arup Group for the engineering studies. Its ability to seat up to 7,000 people makes it one of the largest venues in Lille. The closest métro station is ''Lille Grand Palais''.
See also
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Le Zénith
Le Zénith () is the name given to a series of indoor arenas in France. The first arena, the "Zénith Paris" is a rejuvenation of the Pavillon de Paris. In French culture, the word "zénith" has become synonymous with "theater". A zénith is a ...
External links
Zénith de Lille
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Music venues in France
Indoor arenas in France
Sports venues in Lille