GRAND THEATER
ALBI
FRANCE, 2009-2014
CULTURE
PR–487
Elegant and compact, the Grand Théâtre d’Albi is a discreet yet vibrant presence, nestled in the heart of the city’s historic district.
PROGRAM
The Grand Théâtre-Scène nationale d’Albi-Tarn comprises a large 900-seat auditorium, a 250-seat experimental theater, a lower foyer and an upper foyer, as well as administrative and logistical spaces and an independent panoramic restaurant. The Grand Théâtre is complemented by a cinema complex comprising eight theaters located in a 7,800 m² infrastructure. The urban development of the Théâtre, Athanor, and Lapérouse squares complements the building’s surroundings, incorporating a work by artist Jeppe Hein.
DETAIL
Situation
Place de l’Amitié Entre Les Peuples, 81000 Albi, France
Year
2009-2014
Status
International contest, winning project
Site area
34 000 m²
Built-up area
18 000 m²
Project management
City of Albi, Albi
Project implementation
Dominique Perrault Architecte
Local architect
Christian Astruc
Design offices
VP & Green Engineering, ETCO, RPO, Changement à vue, Jean-Paul Lamoureux
Interior architect and design
Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
DESCRIPTION
To avoid any architectural heaviness, it is enveloped in a golden metallic veil, an airy scarf floating around it, filtering the light and interacting with the city. This shimmering skin captures the colors of Albi’s heritage—bronze, brick, ocher, pink—and thus blends into its environment while asserting its contemporary character. Inside, the warm hues continue and reverberate, offering a total sensory immersion. This place of culture and experimentation houses a large performance hall, an experimental room, an underground multiplex, and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the city.
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