New centre dedicated to urban music (hip hop, etc.), with exhibition spaces, dance, music and art studios, as well as an auditorium for amplified music.

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Location   Lille, France.

Project Cost   7.5 million €.

Time Frame   Architectural competition 2009-2010, design 2010, building phase 2011-2012, expected opening in 2012.

Owner   City of Lille.

Architect(s)   Atelier d'Architecture King Kong, Bordeaux.

Theatre Planner(s)   Ducks Scéno, France.

Seat Count   Concert Hall for amplified music, 250 seats or 700 standing audience. Rehearsal rooms, music and dance studios including recording control rooms, graffiti workshops, painting and exhibition spaces. Total area 3 875 m².

Uses   All types of urban culture, amplified music, rap, hip-hop, graffiti and work spaces. 250-seat Performance Hall (700 for standing audience) for amplified music.

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

Team   Yann Jurkiewicz, Eckhard Kahle, Kahle Acoustics.