In Sochi VELESSTROY is building Sirius, a one-of-a-kind world-class concert and theatre centre that will hold classical music concerts, opera and ballet performances, variety shows and gala-concerts.
The 11-store building 50 m high with total area of approximately 50 thousand sq. meter will have two halls for 300 and 1200 spectators respectively. One of the most significant process elements of the stage complex will be a single-piece moving acoustic orchestra pit. It will be concealed inside the backstage of the main hall and come out to house the orchestra during the concert programs.
As of today, Velesstroy has finished foundation works at the main building. Concrete casting works for columns and walls of the first floor are nearing completion, casting of the beam and floor structures is still underway. At the second floor we are casting vertical structures and soon will proceed to installation of steel structures with the overall weight 5 823 t.