Théâtre de Carouge

Since its creation in 1958, the Théâtre de Carouge has played a social and cultural role. Through this refurbishment, it becomes an even more efficient tool to serve drama and dance productions, to keep up with innovation, and to revisit classic texts while maintaining theatre accessible to all.

The largest hall of 470 seats, as seen from the stage. Foto © Kahle Acoustics

Side view of the largest hall of 470 seats. Foto © Kahle Acoustics

Projectgegevens

Renovatie/Transformatie Théâtre de Carouge theatredecarouge.ch

Locatie Carouge, Switzerland.

Bouwkosten 64 million CHF with 8 million CHF for the village hall (approx. 62 millions € and 7 millions € according to the opening year's conversion rate).

Periode Competition: 2012. Conception: 2013-2015. Construction: 2016-2018. Opening: November 2021.

Opdrachtgever City of Carouge.

Architect(en) Pont12 Architects sa, Switzerland www.pont12.ch

Theateradviseur(s) Thierry Guignard, Benouville, France www.guignardsceno.fr

Capaciteit The largest hall of 470 seats has a surface of 198 sqm and a stage of 320 sqm. One small hall of 258 sqm with a 135-seat capacity, a rehearsal place of 216 sqm which can accommmodate 150 people. Total area of 5 720 sqm.

Gebruik The theatre dedicated to artistic creation (drama and dance), and the village hall to conferences, cultural events and banquets.

Werkzaamheden Full design contract, including basic design to construction and post-opening services.

Adviseur(s) Yann Jurkiewicz, Johan Brulez, Eckhard Kahle, Kahle Acoustics.