Article source: Architecture Patrick Mauger

This new hub provides a space for all the town’s cultural events. Stripped of any pretentiousness, the building defines itself as a metal-clad cultural hall. With its hangar-like appearance, the architecture withdraws, handing the space over to the cultural events taking place.

The foyer with its glazed façade provides passers-by with views over the activities taking place inside.

Image Courtesy © Didier Boy de la Tour

• Architects: Architecture Patrick Mauger
• Project: Le Quai des Arts
• Location: Argentan, France
• Client: Argentan City Council
• Budget: 6,5 M€
• Site Area: 3 250 m²
• Collaborators: BETOM Engineering, AVLS, Scenarchie, Rainbow Ergonomie, DAL
• Environmental Aspects: RT 2005 + modular acoustic
• Status: Built / Delivered in July 2009

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