Cinematheque Francais, 51 rue de Bercy, Paris, France Spring 2006


The Cinémathèque is setting up in the building which was initially conceived by the architect Frank O. Gehry known as the famous Bilbao Guggenheim museum architect Cinémathèque building was wittily named “the dancer raising her tutu” by its creator. It faces a park on one side and features a reception hall which makes use of space and light in a very nice way, contrasting with the elevation made of white stone on the side facing Bercy Street inside spaces, reconverted by the architect Dominique Brard, make use of an abundance of inclined planes which enable communication between the different volumes and the great number of overlaped levels. modern architecture design build building stone facade glass light shadow structure frame framework film watch cinema retrospective culture cultural viewing icon reel showing matinee striking new cutting edge landmark statement arts centre art house presence technology theatre silhouette foyer lobby lettering stencil organic lines blue print


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