A contemporary colloseum
A round, glowing, elegant stadium-like structure symbolizes the egalitarian ideals of an enlightened and collaborative society the TED talks encourage. The man-made topography elevates the building above the panorama, also creating a ‘natural’ outdoor amphitheatre.
Layering
Where as the ground floor hous- es the ‘public’ spaces, such as the library and the restaurant, the upper, ‘mezzanine’ like floors house the exhibition spaces. Below ground is the largest part of the building. Here the visitors can enjoy the large circular amphitheatre where the main talks are held, as well as an adjacent smaller convention hall. A circular atrium runs through the whole building connects the floors, creating a feeling of one wholesome, contemporary and democratic space.
