"This project, a cultural beacon, is now part of the historical continuity of post-war reconstruction, marking the city of Beauvais. The "Théâtre du Beauvaisis" was conceived as a "secular nave" reaching towards the sky. Rising from 10 to 27 meters in height, the project thus earns ipso facto the status of a major new participant in the urban dialogue."
"The aim is to gracefully sustain the dialogue with Beauvais's two emblematic monuments: the Saint-Étienne Church, nearby, and the Saint-Pierre Cathedral, standing a little further away."
A new regional theater in Beauvais establishes a cultural landmark that connects to the city's post-war reconstruction narrative. The building rises vertically from 10 to 27 meters, forming a pronounced, nave-like volume that reaches toward the sky. The design positions the theater as a major participant in the urban dialogue and frames visual and spatial relationships with nearby heritage. The project intentionally sustains a measured conversation with two emblematic monuments: the nearby Saint-Étienne Church and the more distant Saint-Pierre Cathedral. The composition foregrounds continuity, civic presence, and respectful engagement with historical urban elements.
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