Hangar 105 in Rouen by Marc Mimram Architecture et Ingénierie
A few years ago, we presented le 106, a concert venue designed by the Bordeaux practice Kingkong. Today, the city of Rouen is continuing the redevelopment of the left-bank quays with its neighbour, le 105. The Marc Mimram practice has just been named winner of the competition for its conversion.
The city of Rouen had initially issued a call for projects as part of "Réinventez la Seine", but none of the proposals was judged satisfactory. It then launched a fresh tender, this time won by the La Métropolitaine consortium.
The project sits in the Flaubert district, where several hangars have already been converted. Besides le 106, designed by Kingkong, the quays are also home to le 107 (a start-up incubator and company offices) and le 108, which houses the headquarters of the Métropole.
Built of glass and stainless steel, the scheme is organised into three sequences: two buildings and a square that will regularly host an organic market. It will include a 600-seat performance hall for the Théâtre de l'Ouest, which can also be used for corporate seminars. The programme is completed by cafés and bars, a panoramic terrace, a skate park, a climbing wall, shared spaces and an upmarket hotel open to all.
The client does not wish to host restaurant chains, preferring restaurants to suit every budget, including fine dining. Completion is scheduled for 2022.
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