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Arquitectum held a competition for a new reinterpretation for the Moulin Rouge in Paris, the most famous cabaret in the world and symbol of what is an important aspect of Parisian life.
We were asked to design a new space incorporating latest technology for a dance school and all its installations. The purpose of this competition was to create a new vision which, in the future, will remain an important symbol, as well as ensuring the continued quality of the show and the performance of the dancers.
Concept
We were asked to design a new space incorporating latest technology for a dance school and all its installations. The purpose of this competition was to create a new vision which, in the future, will remain an important symbol, as well as ensuring the continued quality of the show and the performance of the dancers.
Concept
The concept for the new dance studio ‘The Eyelid’ is taken from the theatrical nature of Moulin Rouge. Like the curtains of a play reveal a performance or the last applause closes the scene; so is the nature of this design. The design is intended to enhance the street presence by using a facade of vertical aluminium fins. The facade creates a varied dialogue with its surroundings. When closed it stands as a mysterious volume; when the fins open it expresses the life going on inside. At ground floor visitors enter through the ‘EYELID’, a grand and red patterned perforated metal shutter that slides up, extending the street into the building. These sliding shutters are located throughout the building, opening and closing various spaces.
The ground floor space is a multiple height space allowing for informal performances and exhibitions to take place. Two large theatres are located below ground level, accessed by a ceremonial staircase. The large auditoriums are divided by the ‘Eyelid’ which slides up to make one large whole theatre. The dance studio and training rooms are located throughout the upper floors. These can function autonomously and serve multiple purposes without compromising.
The design addresses the fragment chaotic spirit of Moulin Rouge by knitting together spaces with a sense of cohesiveness. Each space has the essence of a stage, and each visitor a performer.
The ground floor space is a multiple height space allowing for informal performances and exhibitions to take place. Two large theatres are located below ground level, accessed by a ceremonial staircase. The large auditoriums are divided by the ‘Eyelid’ which slides up to make one large whole theatre. The dance studio and training rooms are located throughout the upper floors. These can function autonomously and serve multiple purposes without compromising.
The design addresses the fragment chaotic spirit of Moulin Rouge by knitting together spaces with a sense of cohesiveness. Each space has the essence of a stage, and each visitor a performer.
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Sam [27th September 2009]
Very nice drawings.
Very nice drawings.
Tom [1st October 2009]
These drawings are wonderful
These drawings are wonderful
Temitope Shoda [1st October 2009]
Thanks Tom.
Thanks Tom.
