Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse, Paris
The Théâtre national de Chaillot built in 1937 for the Universal Exhibition becomes Jean Vilar's Théâtre national populaire (TNP) in the 1950s. In 1975, the interior goes through a thorough renovation led by the architects Fabre and Perrottet. In 1991 the building becomes a Unesco World Heritage site, and in 2016, it becomes Chaillot – Théâtre national de la Danse. Listed building.
This renovation project consists of a complete architectural and technical overhaul of the Jean Vilar hall. The technical and stage installations are removed and replaced; the hall is entirely reconfigured. Its acoustic quality will be a mix of natural acoustics and of immersive sound. In parallel a large new rehearsal studio dedicated to creation is built under the Jean Vilar hall's seating with an acoustic insulation allowing simultaneous use of both halls without any constraint.
Information Sheet
Renovation Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse theatre-chaillot.fr
Location Paris, France. Listed building.
Project Cost 38 million €.
Time Frame Acoustical programme and Design & Build candidates' analysis: 2021. AMO (acoustician to the client) on design: 2022-2023. AMO (acoustician to the client) on construction: 2023-2025. Opening: Fall 2025.
Owner Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse, Paris, France.
Architect(s) to Owner Mott MacDonald Paris, France www.mottmac.com
Theatre Planner(s) to Owner Artscéno, Switzerland artsceno.ch
Architect(s) to Design Team Clé Millet Architectes, France clemillet.com/... • with Eiffage Construction www.eiffage.com
Seat Count Renovation of the Jean Vilar 1 200-seat hall, of two rehearsals studios, a new large rehearsal hall under the Jean Vilar hall's bleachers. Renovation of ancillary spaces welcoming audience, users and artists. Total area: 2 400 m².
Uses Contemporary choreographic creations and performances of contemporary dance.
Services Full mission as acoustician to the client including acoustic programme, analyses of applicants' proposals and quotes, design and construction supervision along with opening services.
Team Yann Jurkiewicz, Kahle Acoustics.
Jean Vilar hall before renovation (a 1 200-seat capacity). Photo © Benjamin Mengelle, Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse
View from the stage onto the Jean Vilar hall prior to renovation. Photo © Yoann Fitoussi, Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse
Entrance to Chaillot - Théâtre National de la Danse, landmark building dated 1937, home to the United Nations between 1948 and 1951 and where the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed. Photo © Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse