Dominique
Perrault has chosen as his donation the unfolded plan of the wood panelling
decorating the walls of the auditorium of the Dufour Pavilion of the Château de
Versailles, a jewel of French historical and architectural heritage, listed as
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This drawing is the result of the complete
renovation project, delivered in 2016. On the top level of the Dufour Pavilion,
the auditorium fits like a ship's hull into a concrete structure, already
renovated in the 20th century. Its woodwork is made up of 1.5-metre-long oak
slats, some of which are randomly removed, revealing a black fabric that
contributes to soundproofing.
As a
tribute to the decorative arts, creativity and the architect's duty to repair
and preserve the cultural heritage of humanity, this design, printed on a 100cm
x 70cm format, is numbered and signed by Dominique Perrault.
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