Location: Aix-en-Provence, France.

Architect: Gregotti Associati International.

The article discusses the history of the author’s relationship with Aix-en-Provence, a city in France. The author first visited the city in 1953 for a congress of modern architecture, and was struck by the combination of modernity and the city’s ancient beauty. Over the years, the author has been involved in various projects in Aix-en-Provence, including a failed bid to expand the historic center, the construction of affordable housing, and the design of a new opera house. The author’s design for the opera house focused on creating a large public space that could be used for musical and theatrical events, with a series of terraces and levels that would allow for different types of performances. The design also took into account the complex needs of modern theater, including acoustics and visibility, and included a system of stage and support services that formed the backbone of the building. Overall, the author’s design aimed to create a sense of open, livable space that would transform the artificial landscape of Aix-en-Provence and become a new center of the city’s expansion.