Pala de Andrè
The venue
The complex occupies an area of 103,000 sq m.
Its central space is surmounted by a vast dome approximately 33 m high, resting on a square base measuring 54 m per side. The dome has a translucent outer skin through which it is illuminated at night, making it a distinctive and scenic feature of the skyline.
Over the past few decades this building has proven itself to be one of the most functional Italian indoor venues.
Its acoustic performance is assured by the large acoustic panels mounted on the inside of the dome.
The venue is fitted with a wireless ADSL system.
Entrance
The ample entrance plaza features a sculpture by Alberto Burri -- a stylised representation of an overturned ship's hull – that confers a special atmosphere to the setting.
Danteum
Marking the entrance to the Palazzo Mauro De Andrè is the “Danteum”, a work consisting of one hundred columns made from different materials: exposed stone for the outermost ones, then nine made of red-painted metal (representing Hell), nine of Carrara marble (Purgatory) and nine made of glass (Paradise).
Conferences
The high configurability and capacity of the Palazzo De Andrè make it an ideal venue for staging Gran Galà events, with a vast choice of rooms and halls equipped with state-of-the-art audio and video communication systems. The venue is also provided with a wireless ADSL link.
Exhibitions and trade shows
The court, with an area of about 2900 sq m, can be divided up into sections for accommodating trade show stands.
This area can also be further extended by completely opening up the two gates to allow the use of two auxiliary spaces of 220 sq m each.
Sports events
The multifunctionality of the Palazzo De Andrè allows it to host a wide variety of sporting events,
including traditional basketball and volleyball matches, as well as activities such as tennis, boxing, handball, fencing, gymnastics, dance, martial arts, ice skating, etc.
The facilities provided for sports events include four changing rooms for athletes, two changing rooms for umpires and two utility changing rooms, as well as a first aid room, an anti-doping infirmary and two gyms.
Arena
The arena has a seating capacity of 3,320, including 680 comfortable armchair stalls seats.
A dressing room area is situated at the back of the stage.
Red room
This has a capacity of 280 seats and is provided with a table for the speaker equipped with fixed microphone stands and video terminals, as well as portable microphones that can be used from any point of the room.
The red room is air-conditioned and equipped with wire broadcastingsystem, 7 x 3.5 m display screen, video-projection system, overhead projector with video output, projector, meeting recording system, and six simultaneous interpretation booths.
Marble room
A high-prestige setting with the capacity to seat up to 150 people, located on the first floor of the Palazzo.
It is decorated with geometric polychrome marble floor inlays, and Alcantara suede-effect wall coverings. Ideal for business meetings, seminars or company dinners.
The room is equipped with audio, video, microphone systems and a large-screen display.
Sliding doors lead on from this to the president's office and an adjoining room.
All the spaces are air conditioned.
Workshop rooms
The two workshop rooms, adjoining the arena and the conference rooms, have a capacity of 50 seats each and are equipped with state-of-the-art communication systems.
All the rooms are provided with an automatic access control system for OCMpurposes
Gala catering
The high configurability of the spaces of this venue enables us to stage gala lunches and dinners for up to 1, 200 people with maximum efficiency.
Bar restaurant
Approximately 250 sq m in size, it has a fully equipped kitchen and separate bar and restaurant areas.
Area A:
Outdoor arena, 7950 sq m in size, with 3000 stands seating.
This area, situated behind the court, is suitable for trade shows, and sports or musical performances. It has a heliport, forty reserved parking spaces, eight coach parking spaces, an entrance for emergency and rescue vehicles, and two connections with area B.
It can be outfitted with multi-functional playing courts (basketball, beach volley, tennis).
Outdoor area B:
A 5,000 sq m area for open-air performances, with 7500-person capacity.
This is an intermediate outdoor space with a usable area that consists of a large ice-skating rink. In addition to sports events, the architectural backdrop provided by the Burri sculpture and the Danteum colonnade also make area B suitable for outdoor performances and trade show exhibitions. It can be covered with a tensile structure to considerably augment its exhibition capacity (in the case of trade shows).
Outdoor area C1: Area 11,600 sq m. Areas C1 and C2 can be joined together.
Area C1 consists of four outfitted yards, each 3000 sq m in size. There are two blocks of public sanitary facilities, the requisite emergency exits, and each outfitted yard is providedwith gas and water supply points, fire fighting outlets, and pre-wiring for electrical and telephone connections.
Outdoor area C2: A 22,000 sq m area, for trade shows or major events.
This is the largest area in the complex, suitable for mega concerts or large-scale trade shows, and consists of a lawn with 15000-person capacity, flanked by two yards each 500 sq m in size.
Parking
The complex has a large parking area with space for up to 2000 cars.
