Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre
Photo Marc Gibert
DOLBEAU-MISTASSINI THEATRE
Location 105, avenue de l’Église, Dolbeau-Mistassini, Canada
Status Built 2008
Client City of Dolbeau-Mistassini
Type Theatre, Performance, Cultural, Public
Building Area 2 630 m²
Seating Capacity 491
A Guided Tour with the Architect
Video by Antti Seppänen
See a short video where I revisit in 2013 my project 5 years after its completion. Some testimonies explain how people use it.
This project is a unique theatre that brings audience and artists together because of a tight seating layout.
The Facades
The shape of the building is a series of black boxes put together with a glazed front facade along Church Street.
Photos Marc Gibert
The Canopy
The front canopy is the symbol of a theatre.
Point lights create glitter and subtle attraction.
Full height light boxes display posters for current and upcoming events.
Photos Marc Gibert
The Auditorium
Inspired from 19th century European continental theatres, the auditorium is based on the cylindrical form with a shallow orchestra surrounded by two balconies that bring intimacy.
One of my references in doing this was the inspiring Marie Bell Theatre in Paris.
Photo Marc Gibert