The building has two representation rooms with a capacity of 600 spectators the largest and 220 the smallest. In addition, there are rehearsal rooms and an exhibition hall among others.
Description of project by Ateliers O-S Architectes
PROGRAM
Restructuring and extension of a theater, around a restructured room Michel Bouquet room of 600 seats, Creation of a representation room type black box multifunction 220 seats and scenic spaces necessary to containment two show rooms creation of a, showroom, a new home, a rehearsal room, administration, activity room, cloakroom ...
HISTORICAL
Construction of the 1963 Youth House by Mr. G. Chaillier Architects Construction of the theater of Cachan in 1988 by Mr. Daniel Gay architects inaugurated in 1989
A CURTAIN RISES OVER THE CITY
The new Theater of Cachan aims to transform the neighborhood with an urban, cultural and social point of view. The entrance of the Theatre, as an outstretched hand that prompts and guides visitors, is marked by a fold that pace the length of the façade.
The building appears as a simple volume, made up of two overlapping entities. A first transparent volume disconnects the project from the ground: it is the foyer, open and lively, offering a set of openings and revealing the inner volume. A second mineral volume composed of terracotta elements, stands over the first volume and envelopes the project as a stage curtain.
A FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION
The new project is organized around the existing and central auditorium. On the ground floor, a generous reception area structures the whole distribution with the two auditoriums, the cafeteria and the exhibition space.
The new 250 seats auditorium fits behind the existing one in order to share the new technical spaces and facilitate the flow of actors, technicians and logistic staff.
The overall image of the project is conceived as a technological and functional tool that confirms the dynamism of the city of Cachan, for the sake of architectural and landscape quality.
