Centre De Congrès On The Rouen |

Centre De Congrès On The Rouen

Bigoni and Antoine Mortemard transformed an old industrial building into a fantastic conference center and exhibition space. The once dilapidated building on the ancient commercial harbor of Rouen, France now houses an auditorium, exhibition halls, and offices. The architectural team’s vision was to incorporate a grand element to the central core of the building. It came in the form of a white lattice of lacquered steel, wrapping around a three-story staircase. In the center of the staircase lies a void, leaving room for a skylight to saturate the room in natural light and cast dramatic shadows throughout the building. In the auditorium, custom-made louvers sit against windows behind the stage. The louvers open up to allow sunlight in, and then close to create a dark wall perfect for watching videos during conferences. Once again a creative team uses their smarts to transform a neglected, vacant structure into a useful space.