École du Louvre
Renovation of the Cézanne lecture theatre
Client École du Louvre – OPPIC
Design team Desplaces Ducher Architectes, GICA cost consultant – S. Ghodsy Conseil – Agence ON – Impedance – GT2I – BATSCOP
Mission Full mission
Address École du Louvre, Cour Carrée, Place du Carrousel, Porte Jaujard, 75001 Paris
Programme Renovation and modernisation of the Cézanne lecture theatre at the École du Louvre
Area 150 m² GFA
Budget €615,000 excl. VAT
Dates competition 2025, not selected
The team led by Desplaces Ducher Architectes envisaged the renovation of the Cézanne lecture theatre as a key moment in the renewal of the École du Louvre: a bright, understated and flexible space, in heritage continuity with the Louvre Palace and adapted to the demands of contemporary teaching.
The project reveals the qualities of the existing space — volume, light, material — by showcasing the Saint-Maximin stone, consistent with the school’s recent renovations. Light oak and acoustic carpet create a warm atmosphere conducive to concentration.
Unchanged since 1972, the lecture theatre is completely rethought to offer comfort that meets contemporary expectations. The tiered seating is redrawn in a curve for better accessibility and sightlines, the stage is lowered to encourage exchange, while flexible seating and careful acoustics create a setting conducive to listening. State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment is discreetly integrated at the back of the stage, without altering the simplicity of the space.
Conceived as a showcase space, the new lecture theatre will host lectures, conferences, screenings and performances. Flexible furniture, programmable lighting and durable materials allow fine adaptation to different uses, in a responsible, frugal and lasting approach.
The project reveals the qualities of the existing space — volume, light, material — by showcasing the Saint-Maximin stone, consistent with the school’s recent renovations. Light oak and acoustic carpet create a warm atmosphere conducive to concentration.
Unchanged since 1972, the lecture theatre is completely rethought to offer comfort that meets contemporary expectations. The tiered seating is redrawn in a curve for better accessibility and sightlines, the stage is lowered to encourage exchange, while flexible seating and careful acoustics create a setting conducive to listening. State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment is discreetly integrated at the back of the stage, without altering the simplicity of the space.
Conceived as a showcase space, the new lecture theatre will host lectures, conferences, screenings and performances. Flexible furniture, programmable lighting and durable materials allow fine adaptation to different uses, in a responsible, frugal and lasting approach.
