Halle Perret, Montataire

An industrial hall by the Perret brothers is going through transformation and renovation in order to host the music and dance school along a performance hall and music recording studios. TransEuropArchi 2019 Award.

Information Sheet

Renovation/Transformation Halle Perret.

Location   Montataire, France.

Project Cost   4.2 million €.

Time Frame   Competition: 2013. Design: 2016-2017. Building Phase: 2017-2018. Opening: April 2018.

Owner   City of Montataire.

Architect(s)   Atelier d'Architecture Pierre Hebbelinck, Belgium   www.pierrehebbelinck.net  •  Hart Berteloot Atelier Architecture Territoire (HBAAT), France   hbaat.fr

Theatre Planner(s)   ArtSceno, Switzerland   artsceno.ch

Seat Count   The music and dance school comprises eight classrooms, two collective practice rooms for music and dance (800 m²). The space also includes a recording studio, and rehearsal studios. Total area 2 276 m².

Uses   The town hall association in charge of music education shares the space with Pôle Musiques actuelles Mont' le Son that comprises three rehearsal studios and a recording studio.

Services   Comprehensive acoustic consulting services including acoustic concept, design and construction supervision.

Team   Yann Jurkiewicz, Émilie Carayol, Kahle Acoustics.

1/8Halle Perret, MontataireThe Perret brothers' halls transformed into a cultural centre. Photo © François Brix
2/8Halle Perret, MontataireCollective practice room in the music and dance school of Montataire. Photo © François Brix
3/8Halle Perret, MontataireThe foyer, made of concrete and wood, abashed with natural light. Photo © François Brix
4/8Halle Perret, MontataireThe foyer, made of concrete and wood, abashed with natural light. Photo © François Brix
5/8Halle Perret, MontataireThe foyer, made of concrete and wood, abashed with natural light. Photo © François Brix
6/8Halle Perret, MontataireRehearsal studio Mont' le Son within the cultural centre. Photo © François Brix
7/8Halle Perret, MontataireRecording studio Mont' le Son within the cultural centre. Photo © François Brix
8/8Halle Perret, MontataireIndividual practice room in the music and dance school. Photo © François Brix