Jodoin Lamarre Pratte Architectes Inc.

Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre

Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
© Marc Gibert

DOLBEAU-MISTASSINI THEATRE 

Jodoin Lamarre Pratte + Paul Laurendeau Architecte

CATEGORY
Theater

LOCATION
Dolbeau-mistassini, Canada

AREA
2630.0 m2

In 2006, Paul Laurendeau Architect won the national architecture competition to design the 491-seat Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre, in joint venture with Jodoin Lamarre Pratte & Ass. Architectes.

The building is strategically located in the centre of the city of Dolbeau-Mistassini. It represents a new major cultural institution. Its main street facade uses elements found in theatre language: the marquee, a grid of exposed white lights, black paint, poster display cases and signage.

Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
© Marc Gibert
Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
© Marc Gibert

The building is organized along a central axis that establishes symmetry and the major circulation path for the public, from the main entrance to the doors leading to the auditorium across the foyer.

The foyer is dimensioned to host a variety of uses, from exhibition, conferences, banquets to parties and special events. Soundproof vestibules isolate the auditorium form adjoining spaces.

Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
© Marc Gibert
Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
© Marc Gibert

It is based on a cylindrical form, with a gentle sloping orchestra of 11 rows and 293 seats and flat acoustic ceiling with a huge central chandelier.

Two semi-circular balconies of 2 rows and 99 seats each increase the height effect and give drama when spectators arrive. Red, black and gold colors are used to sustain the image of a performance space.

Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
© Marc Gibert
Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
© Marc Gibert

The building opened in 2008. The population, artists and the press greeted it with great enthusiasm. Season tickets were sold in 15 minutes.


Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
© Marc Gibert
Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
© Marc Gibert
Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
© Marc Gibert


Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
© Marc Gibert
Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
© Marc Gibert
Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
© Marc Gibert


Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
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Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
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Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
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Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
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Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
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Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
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Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
Plan
Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
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Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
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Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
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Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
Site Plan

Jodoin Lamarre Pratte Architectes Inc.
T +1 514 5278821
Jodoin Lamarre Pratte Architectes Inc.
3200 Rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC H1W 1A4, Canada
Atelier Paul Laurendeau
T + 1 514 8448379
Atelier Paul Laurendeau
5070 Rue Hutchison, Montreal, Quebec H2V 0A6, Canada