Zig Zag Architecture

Music Academy Of Roubaix

Music Academy Of Roubaix

Zig Zag architecture

Music Academy Of Roubaix
© Julien Lanoo

CLIENT
Ville De Roubaix

ACOUSTICAL ENGINEER
Kahle Acoustics

PHOTOGRAPHS
Julien Lanoo

COST
7 M€ Ht

AREA
3600 m²

YEAR
2013

LOCATION
Roubaix, France

CATEGORY
Music Venue, Educational Architecture, Restoration

Music Academy Of Roubaix
© Julien Lanoo

CONTEMPORARY TWIN

In the west neighborhood of Roubaix, inside a heritage site area, the restoration and extension of the music academy contribute to the urban renewal.

In a well communicated area, the music academy promise to generate a big influence in the territory.

Music Academy Of Roubaix
© Julien Lanoo
Music Academy Of Roubaix
© Julien Lanoo

Until now not too visible, this public equipment required a strong work in his access. As well asthe restoration of the main building and the demolition of some walkways and volumes in the courtyard, the urban interface had been questioned.

To settle down a will to open the building to the city, the idea was to create a big showcase, showing the intention of this cultural equipment in the heart of the city.

Music Academy Of Roubaix
© Julien Lanoo
Music Academy Of Roubaix
© Julien Lanoo

Paying attention to the quality of the historical surroundings, the extension adopt as a first point of reference the size of the current building.

His silhouette reproduce the existing geometry, following the principal line. An empty build to create new possibilities, different ways to cross, to occupy the space.

Music Academy Of Roubaix
© Julien Lanoo
Music Academy Of Roubaix
© Julien Lanoo

The high point of the project, the great height of the main hall is the special feature of the project. His silhouette is visible far away, by night and by day, a music academy working mainly from 16 to 20.

His generous space offer a great fluidity for the users, keeping the old façade, now became an interior wall.

Three volumes, projected in the main garden, animate the new façade. Their difference depth sketch a new relation with the environment.

Symbols of the contemporary intervention, the three extrusion enhance the potential of this cultural center. The main elements of the program are linked to them.

Music Academy Of Roubaix
© Julien Lanoo


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Music Academy Of Roubaix
Ground Floor Plan
Music Academy Of Roubaix
First Floor Plan
Music Academy Of Roubaix
Site Plan

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