為了迎接2015年1月於蒙斯舉行的歐洲文化之都的開幕，當地政府特地委託建築師丹尼爾•里伯斯金（Daniel Libeskind）設計了一座新的蒙斯會展中心（Mons International Congress Xperience MICX）。蒙斯會展中心傳襲了丹尼爾•里伯斯金一貫的設計風格，無論在外觀或是內部設計上，皆呈現出強而有力的銳角與線條感。
這個即將成為蒙斯的建築地標的會展中心，不但被視為當地經濟復甦計劃的主要象徵，更是連接舊與新時期的代表。如同站在會展中心頂樓的觀景台上，同時看見的是在這具有歷史意義的城市中一座被列為世界遺產的17世紀布魯日鐘樓（Belfry tower），以及由西班牙建築師Santiago Calatrava所設計的現代化火車站。
呈現出對比幾合外型的蒙斯會展中心，Studio Libeskind設計團隊在12,500平方米的面積中規劃出壯麗的大廳、三個大型會議室、一處多功能展覽區、餐廳、地下停車場、屋頂觀景區及辦公區。設計師丹尼爾表示，「團隊利用簡單及充滿戲劇性的設計手法，並使用當地材料與靈活的規劃創造出這座具活力的現代化建築，並期望能因此再次激發出蒙斯地區的活力。」
會展中心上部外立面上包覆的電鍍鋁板材質形成了外部紋理並讓遊客能享受陽光灑進室內的感覺，傾斜如緞帶般的外立面曲線將外牆往上延伸至北方的街道上，並在曲線外牆上設計了數個落地窗創造出明亮的室內空間及最佳的景觀效果；而下層外牆則舖以未修飾的木頭材質以呼應一旁的公園景色。整體如螺旋狀概念的會展中心屋頂有著一片公共綠地，下層外牆並在北方街道處往上延伸以形成一個如對角天窗二層樓高且明亮的入口大廳。會展中心四周圍繞著拋光的混凝土地板，而地板上鑲嵌著斑點狀藍色比利時岩石的條狀區從戶外特地延伸至室內，形成獨特又一致的設計感。
內部不規狀的設計除了令人印象深刻外，天窗的設計在白天時也能讓陽光直落至室內並隨著時間產生移動的光影。室內暖灰色的混凝土地板同樣鑲嵌著藍色的比利時岩石，現場灌注的混凝土樓梯充滿著雕塑感，而亮白表面鑲以藍色比利時岩石材質的階梯則自然地引導遊客至二樓的會議區。
會展中心規劃了三間分別可納容500、200及100個座位的會議室，裡頭並有著由丹尼爾所設計的橘色七巧板座椅。會議室除了可舉辦論壇外，也能用來舉辦特殊活動、派對及臨時性展出等；同時會展中心還有一處面積380平方公尺的多功能空間，以及16間不同大小的會議室，使得整個會展中心在使用上靈活性十足。
在永續建築的設計上，建築師丹尼爾認為永續建築並不是一種新的設計趨勢或是一項新的功能，而是一種共識與品質。如果使用高品質的材料、創新方法及科技，在作品上便會呈現出耐用性與永續性。就如同會展中心的高效能源利用、綠化屋頂、被動式遮陽、夜間散熱及太陽能電池系統設計，也讓會展中心的永續設計獲得比利時的資源性認証Valideo status B，相當於美國綠建築LEED Gold的等級。
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一隻喜愛新事物也對舊事物固執的牡羊。台北工專土木工程科、雲林科技大學營建工程結構組畢業，工作後決定離職前往澳洲再度充實自己並一圓留學夢，畢業於墨爾本大學經濟與商業研究所，主修商業與資訊管理。喜歡看建築、旅行探索、研究攝影、愛打網球、沉溺爵士樂當了爵士樂團薩克斯風手。目前為《欣建築／國際脈動》編譯、文字記者、辦理欣建築相關活動及國際領隊。
Mons International Congress Xperience／Studio Libeskind
Designed by Studio Libeskind in collaboration with local partner H2a and general contractor CIT Blaton/Galère the Mons International Congress Xperience (MICX) opens to the public and kicks-off the
Cultural Capital of Europe 2015, on January 9, 2015.
Conceived as a new architectural landmark for Mons, the new convention center is a key element in a plan for economic revitalization, and serves as a connector between the old and the new. From the
viewing platform at the top, a visitor can spy the 17th-century Belfry tower, a UNESCO Heritage Site, in the historic center of town, a new train station designed by Santiago Calatrava and the La
Haine river.
The 12, 500 sq. meter (41,010 sq feet) Centre is an expression of contrasting geometric forms. The Center houses a grand entrance hall, three auditoriums, a multi-purpose event hall, conference
rooms, offices, a restaurant, an underground parking and a public roof terrace.
“We used simple, yet dramatic, design gestures, local materials and a flexible program for this modest gem of a building,” said Daniel Libeskind.” We hope the new center brings a fresh dynamic to
this area of revitalization in Mons,” adds Libeskind.
Clad in a manner that gives texture and light to the structure, canted ribbon walls of curved champagne, anodized, aluminum wrap the form upwards to a prow that cantilevers over the street to the
north. The lower walls are clad with vertical slats of unfinished Robinia wood that echo the trees in a neighboring park. In plan, the Center is a spiral that ascents on its self and articulates a
planted green-roof and public terrace. To the north, at street level the façade appears to lift up to reveal a glazed entrance, finished with deep blue aluminum mullions. To maintain the visual
integrity of the form, the architect inserted few windows along the ribbon wall—and those are fronted by slats that are rotated to allow for daylight and views. Surrounding the complex is a
forecourt of polished, light grey concrete, flecked with bands of Belgium blue stone. These blue bands continue onto the ribbon walls and into the interior forming an irregular pattern that unifies
the design.
Visitors enter the space to encounter a bright, open double-height lobby or “Forum”. Here skylights cut through the length of the crescent-shaped space at irregular intervals to usher in daylight,
and create shifting patterns of natural illumination.
Soft grey concrete floors are cross-hatched with inlaid Belgium blue stone, and a sculptural grand staircase constructed of cast-in-place concrete and finished with a white gloss surface and blue
stone steps that lead visitors to the upper auditorium floors.
The Center features three auditoriums of varying sizes: 500; 200; and 100 seats, each fitted with vibrant orange Tangram seats that Daniel Libeskind designed for Poltrona Frau/Cassina. In addition
to the Forum, which can host special events, parties and temporary exhibits, the Center features a 380 sq. meter (4,090 sq. ft.) dedicated multi-event space as well as 16 meeting rooms of varying
sizes and with flexible layouts.
Sustainability
Highly energy efficient, with a green roof, passive shading, night cooling and fitted with photovoltaic cells, the MICX is on track to achieve Valideo status B, Belgium’s equivalent to LEED
GOLD.
“For me sustainable building is not a new design trend or an added feature, it is about common sense and quality. If you build in the right way using high-quality materials, innovation and
technology, you will create something long lasting and sustainable,” said Daniel Libeskind.
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A male Aries, loves learning new things and being nostalgic to old things. Academic background: Bachelor of Construction Engineering Department at National YunTech University, Taiwan and Diploma of
Graduate School of Business and Economics at University of Melbourne. With character of a little introvert, addicting to architecture, photography, tennis, Jazz music and saxophone and being the
translator of Xin Architecture/ International, reporter, holder of activities and international tour leader.
