Cinéma de RIOM // TRACKS
Location: Riom, France. Architect: TRACKS. The Jardins de la Culture project in Riom, France involved the construction of a cinema with three halls and 550 seats, an exhibition hall, and a conference room. The project was carried out by Riom Limagne et Volcans and SAS Cineriom, with design by Tracks, Batiserf, Choulet, BMF, and Altia. […]
Cinéma Cahors // Antonio Virga Architecte
Location: Cahors, France. Architect: Antonio Virga Architecte. Antonio Virga has designed a 7-theater cinema in the historic center of Cahors, as part of a redevelopment plan for the pedestrianized Place Bessières. The cinema has a capacity of 1,051 spectators and is located on the site of a former army barracks. The project aimed to recreate […]
Cinema Alesia // Manuelle Gautrand Architecture
Location: Paris, France. Architect: Manuelle Gautrand Architecture. The Gaumont-Pathé group decided to renovate the Alésia multi-screen cinema in 2011 to upgrade the cinemas and improve user comfort. The aim was to transform the cinema into a high-quality cultural venue that could accommodate a varied program, mixing cinema with other cultural events. The building now comprises […]
Ciné Feurs // Aurélien Aumond
Location: Feurs, France. Architect: Aurélien Aumond. The architects of the movie theater in Feurs aimed to create a space that would enhance the experience of going to the movies. They designed a dark, concrete monolith that follows the natural curve of the terrain and opens up at the bottom with large windows. The building’s form […]
CINÉ 32 // Encore Heureux Architectes
Location: Madrid, France. Architect: Encore Heureux Architectes. CINE 32 association faced several challenges in building a five-room cinema that would serve as a meeting point for diverse audiences. The association wanted to create a unique identity for the cinema that would be suitable for a downtown location. The architects drew inspiration from old cinema pediments […]
Chaufferie de l’Antiquaille // AUM Pierre Minassian
Location: Lyon, France. Architect: AUM Pierre Minassian. The project involved transforming an old heating plant, designed by Pierre Bourdeix in 1955, into a contemporary art foundation and residential building. The challenge was to preserve the building’s heritage while adapting it to its new functions. The architecture of the foundation was designed by using the existing […]
Chapelle Corneille Auditorium de Normandie // atelier d’architecture King Kong
Location: Rouen, France. Architect: atelier d’architecture King Kong. The Corneille Chapel, built in the 17th century in a baroque style, has been hosting high-level artistic events for many years. The Normandy Region wanted to modernize the building to meet contemporary requirements for concert comfort, with a focus on non-amplified music. This led to the creation […]
Centro G. Pompidou // Piero Castiglioni
Location: Parigi, France. Architect: Piero Castiglioni. The Georges Pompidou Center, inaugurated in 1977, aimed to be a flexible space for diverse cultural activities, but this proved to be an illusion. Eight years later, a new exhibition space was designed by Gae Aulenti on the fourth floor, with variations in shape and size to reflect the […]
Centre socio-culturel de Giromagny // SCP Malcotti Roussey
Location: Giromagny, France. Architect: SCP Malcotti Roussey. The new Savoureuse Cultural and Sports Complex in Giromagny, France is part of a larger project to redevelop a former military site. The building is located on the site of the former administration building and stables, and is surrounded by a park and hiking trails. The two-story building […]
Centre Pompidou-Metz // Shigeru Ban Architects+Jean de Gastines Architectes+Cecil Balmond
Location: Metz, France. Architect: Shigeru Ban Architects Jean de Gastines Architectes Cecil Balmond. The Project House, located on the edge of the Amphitheatre district, serves as an exhibit space and information center for the Centre Pompidou-Metz. Designed by architects Philip Gumuchdjian and others, the space features a roof made of two surfaces supported by only […]
Centre de la photographie de Mougins // Jean-Baptiste Griesmar
Location: Mougins, France. Architect: Jean-Baptiste Griesmar. The project involves the renovation of a village house located in the old center of Mougins to house the Contemporary Photography Center. This intervention provides a new identity to the site while highlighting the architectural heritage. Photo credit: ©Violette FRANCHI.
Centre d’acceuil du pole international de la prehistoire // W-ARCHITECTURES
Location: Les Eyzies de Tayac, France. Architect: W-ARCHITECTURES. The PIP (International Center for Prehistory) is a delicate and almost confidential site that seeks to reveal the landscape through its architecture. The Center’s design is based on the topography and hydrology of the area, with the Center’s entrance showcasing the cliff landscape as a prelude to […]
CCC // PCA – Philippe Chiambaretta Architecte
Location: Tours, France. Architect: PCA – Philippe Chiambaretta Architecte. The Centre de Création Contemporaine-CCE in Tours, a cultural center for contemporary art, underwent a facade intervention by architect Philippe Chiambaretta at PCA. The initial bare concrete facade was given a “second skin” through the use of 240 custom cut transparent PMMA panels, each equipped with […]
Caverne du Dragon // ACBS ARCHITECTES
Location: Oulches la Vallée Foulon, France. Architect: ACBS ARCHITECTES. The Aisne Department Council has decided to renovate the Caverne du Dragon visitor center in honor of the centenary of World War I. The project includes improving the site’s safety and compliance with regulations, installing a sculpture by Haïm Kern on the terrace, reorganizing the reception, […]
Castle of Lamorlaye – Renovation // Jean-Michel Daubourg Daniel Cléris
Location: Lamorlaye, France. Architect: Jean-Michel Daubourg Daniel Cléris. The city of Lamorlaye acquired an abandoned castle after the closure of a private school that had not been properly maintained. The castle required heavy renovation, which involved the creation of reception halls and exhibition spaces for the promotion of socio-economic and cultural activities in the town. […]
CAFETERIA DE LA MAISON DE LA RADIO ET DE LA MUSIQUE // Chatillon Architectes
Location: Paris, France. Architect: Chatillon Architectes. The RTF (French radio-television) building was inaugurated in Paris in December 1963 during the Cold War. Designed by architect Henry Bernard, the circular building was constructed as a fortress to emit sound in all circumstances. With over 50 km of corridors, it was a strategic communication hub, preserved from […]
Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection // Tadao Ando Architect & Associates
Location: Paris, France. Architect: Tadao Ando Architect & Associates. The Bourse de Commerce is a new project in Paris launched by François Pinault, which aims to renew France’s identity as a country of culture and art. The project involves transforming the historic building into a space for contemporary art while respecting the memories of the […]
BNF Richelieu // Bruno Gaudin Architectes
Location: Paris, France. Architect: Bruno Gaudin Architectes. Atelier Buno Gaudin Architectes has completed a 15-year project to restructure and transform the Bibliothèque nationale de France Richelieu (the National Library). The building has been transformed to meet contemporary challenges, including welcoming the public, opening up to the city, and sharing and exchanging with younger generations. The […]
Bilbliothèque municipale de la Part-Dieu // AFAA Architecture
Location: Lyon, France. Architect: AFAA Architecture. The library-mediathèque was built in 1970 by architect Perrin-Fayolle and marked the end of the urban development project of Part-Dieu, which was oriented away from the freight station. 30 years later, the neighborhood has expanded beyond its historical railway limits, with the TGV station becoming a full-fledged entrance to […]
BIG Library // CoCo architecture
Location: Gourdon, France. Architect: CoCo architecture. The Gourdon municipal library in France is being redeveloped to use the entire building, including an empty apartment on the first floor, to extend the library and offer direct access to 30,000 books. However, the available surface area is only 500m² over three levels, while 900m² is needed for […]