架构师提供的文本描述。2013年3月雪灾导致卡昂展览中心2号大厅倒塌后，我们不得不为其重建提供快速的建筑解决方案，以便尽可能持久、快速和廉价。我们最初选择的主要是保留建筑基础：

Text description provided by the architects. Following the collapse of Hall 2 of Caen’s exhibition centre, caused by the snow event in March 2013, we had to offer quick architectural solutions for its reconstruction to be durable, rapid and as inexpensive as possible. It was primarily the retention of the building foundations that guided us in our initial choices:

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让-弗朗索瓦·施米特(Jean-Fran ois Schmit)

1.一个三维结构，以尽可能轻，并实现负荷分配符合新的标准和现有的设计。

1. A three-dimensional structure in order to be as light as possible and achieve load distribution compatible with the new standards and the existing design

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让-弗朗索瓦·施米特(Jean-Fran ois Schmit)

2.根据先前的决定，建造一个几乎平坦的屋顶，大大改善能源消耗，避免积雪的风险

2. The creation of an almost flat roof consequent upon the previous decision and for significant improvement in terms of energy consumption and to avoid the risks of accumulation of snow

3.将2号厅与其他大厅分隔开的防火侧立面的重建

3. The reconstruction of firebreak side elevations separating Hall 2 from the other halls

4.用内墙作为天然光反射器的周边玻璃插层

4. The interposition of perimeter glazing using the internal walls as natural light reflectors

同时，我们在主要外观上开展了各种行动：

In conjunction, we undertook various operations on the main facade:

1.第一，接连续延伸，采用华丽的曲线设计，实木覆层，延伸线条；

1. firstly, by grafting on its successive extensions with their voluptuous curved design, with solid timber cladding, extending its line;

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让-弗朗索瓦·施米特(Jean-Fran ois Schmit)

2.第二，创造一个独特的入口大厅，这是自然容纳在这个木材舱。

2. secondly, by creating a distinct entrance lobby, which is accommodated naturally in this timber module

3.此外，通过建立一个平台，使创新的展览设计经验，并解决消防安全问题。

3. and furthermore, by creating a terrace that enables innovative exhibition design experiences and resolves a fire safety problem.

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让-弗朗索瓦·施米特(Jean-Fran ois Schmit)

最后，我们希望采用市政当局目前计划的主要发展模式：特别是由OMA/Rem Koolhaas设计的图书馆和Jean Guervilly的游泳体育场。

Finally, we wished to espouse the model of the major developments currently planned by the city authorities: in particular, the library designed by OMA/Rem Koolhaas, and Jean Guervilly’s swimming stadium.

因此，我们设计了一个巧妙的门廊，一种纸灯笼，成为展览中心真正的灯塔。白天阳光照射下的纺织结构，北面实际上变成了南面，纸灯笼被照亮，照亮了夜晚。从远处看，这座建筑出类拔萃，成为城市景观中的一个主要地标。地理位置优越，毗邻草原自然保护区，是新卡昂的一个突出特色，还有多媒体图书馆和游泳场馆。

Thus, we designed an ingenious porch, a sort of paper lantern that becomes a true beacon for the exhibition centre. A textile structure backlit by the sun during the day, the north façade transforming itself de facto into a south façade, the paper lantern is illuminated and lights up the night. From a distance, the building stands out and becomes a major landmark in the cityscape. Strategically located adjacent to the Prairie nature reserve, it is a prominent feature of the new Caen, together with the multimedia library and the swimming stadium.

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让-弗朗索瓦·施米特(Jean-Fran ois Schmit)

建筑物的加强入口由纸灯笼上的遮阳篷遮住。

The enhanced entrance to the building is sheltered by a canopy appended to the paper lantern.

利用大厅的全面翻新，我们简化了在前一次扩建期间安装的排烟系统；我们还从梅扎宁新建了额外的紧急出口。因此，我们能够大幅增加展览面积，并在2014年夏季的世界马术运动会上更好地利用空间。

Taking advantage of the total renovation of the hall, we simplified the fume extraction system installed during the previous extension; we also created additional emergency exits from the mezzanines.  Thus, we were able to significantly increase the exhibition surface area and enable better space utilisation in time for the World Equestrian Games in summer 2014.

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