New 1400-seat concert hall on the site of a former cinema.

Rendering of the future concert hall
of the Auditorium de Bordeaux.
© Atelier aquitain d'Architectes associés
View onto stage from rear of main floor.
© Atelier aquitain d'Architectes associés
View onto stage from the first rows of seats.
© Atelier aquitain d'Architectes associés
Interior perspective of the future concert hall
of the Auditorium de Bordeaux.
© Atelier aquitain d'Architectes associés
Long section of the future Auditorium de Bordeaux, September 2005.
© Atelier aquitain d'Architectes associés
Artist's impression of the future Auditorium de Bordeaux.
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Site of the future Auditorium de Bordeaux.
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Information Sheet

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Location   Bordeaux, France.

Project Cost   28 million €.

Time Frame   Acoustic consultant competition 2004, design 2005-2008, construction 2009-2012.

Owner   City of Bordeaux.

Architect(s)   Michel Pétuaud-Létang, Atelier aquitain d'Architectes associés (4A), Bordeaux.

Theatre Planner(s)   Ducks Scéno, France.

Seat Count   1400-seat concert hall. Total area 6 000 m².

Uses   Concert hall for the Orchestre national Bordeaux-Aquitaine (State Orchestra, Bordeaux), guest performances by symphony orchestras, chamber orchestras, chamber music, recitals; additional uses including congress and amplified music.

Services   Comprehensive acoustic consulting services, including participation in the original design concept, room acoustics, acoustic isolation and noise control.

Team   Eckhard Kahle, Project Manager, Nathalie Faillet, Yann Jurkiewicz, Kahle Acoustics.