Torino Esposizioni, Convention center and national heritage site in Turin, Italy
Description
Torino Esposizioni is an exhibition center in Turin featuring distinctive cylindrical concrete vaults and innovative structural designs created by Pier Luigi Nervi and Ettore Sottsass. The halls offer expansive open spaces built with reinforced concrete and steel reinforcement, which were instrumental in advancing modern construction methods.
History
The building was constructed starting in 1938 and officially opened in 1939 as a venue for Italy's annual automobile exhibitions. It was later adapted as a temporary ice hockey arena during the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, demonstrating its flexibility for different uses.
Culture
The complex shows how Italy used modern exhibition spaces after World War II as a statement of progress and innovation. Visitors can experience the spacious halls with their distinctive vaults, which reflected the nation's vision of itself at the time.
Practical
The halls are easy to navigate with open layouts that help with orientation, even though the space is large. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since they will spend considerable time walking through the expansive interior areas and occasional outdoor sections.
Did you know?
The structure uses an innovative technique with thin concrete layers and steel reinforcement that was entirely novel at the time and influenced building practices worldwide. This method allowed large spans to be bridged without heavy columns, which was crucial for modern exhibition centers.
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