The renowned Montpellier architecture practice A+ Architecture, comes to idea to design and built The Jean-Claude Carrière Theatre at the domaine d’O new site. A+ architects share with us their design for the sustainable architectural project which will be inaugurated in September.
From the Architects:
With the project of building a new site at the domaine d’O, the Jean-Claude Carrière theatre, the president of the Conseil Général de l’Hérault and l’Assemblé départementale reinforce their commitment to the cultural sector. Considering the success of cultural events currently taking place at the domaine d’O, the present theatre (with a capacity of only 220 seats) has reached its limits. The theatre is supposed to be finalised in june 2013 and will be inaugurated in september.
The Jean-Claude Carrière theatre is a unique «environmentally friendly» project, based on a global environmental approach aiming for general energy efficiency and for environmental quality standards.
Other than the slab that supports it, the entire structure could be dismantled and rebuilt on a different site. Just like the similar project at the Comédie Française (the «théâtre éphémère»), the structure is entirely built out of wood panels (KLH). The unique design is enhanced by a light wooden lozenge structure recovering the entire building.
The renowned Montpellier architect firm A+ architecture has been entrusted with this project, which from the very beginning has been designed taking the natural environment of the location into account : a construction which can be entirely dismantled, the use of wood, a light architectural expression, respecting the surrounding wooded zone. The building is entirely built of recyclable material, using for instance PECF labelled wood, providing an outstanding carbon footprint for this project.
The theatre is more than remarkable in terms of energy efficiency, including the innovative heating system, an excellent insulation system and the exclusive use of LED for the lightning systems. The acoustic insulation system has been optimised in order to avoid neighbourhood sound pollution and to create perfect interior acoustic settings for the stage. Retractable seating solutions, a modular stage frame, a construction that can entirely be dismantled, optimised technical zones, a bright and welcoming hallway…
A unique, environmentally friendly project, providing cultural projects for everyone…
The domaine d’O, institution of art and culture run by the département de l’hérault, is an an exceptional site where history meets modernity and nature encounters culture. Located within Montpellier, surrounded by an outstanding 300 years old park estate, the domaine d’O is a place of culture for everyone, with shows taking place all over the year inside and outside. More than 145 000 visitors are welcomed every year. The domaine d’O is also a eco-friendly site, where the environment is respected.
Project: Jean-Claude Carrière Theatre
Designed by A+ Architecture
Location: Montpellier, France
Website: www.aplus-architecture.com
