"The transformation of the chapel of the Saint-Joseph convent in Saint-Félicien is founded on a guiding principle: designing with what already exists. The intervention seeks neither to erase nor to stage the heritage, but rather to offer a precise and measured reinterpretation of its architectural qualities in service of new cultural uses."
"The 342 m² chapel has been converted into a versatile cultural venue hosting cinema, theatre, and exhibitions."
"The project forms part of a broader strategy for the requalification of the convent and its gardens, led by the municipality in collaboration with local associations. From the earliest stages, the definition of the program was developed in close partnership with the client, through a process grounded in attentive dialogue, trust, and a strong commitment from the local authority."
The chapel of the Saint-Joseph convent in Saint-Félicien was transformed according to the principle of designing with what already exists. The intervention avoids erasing or theatrically staging heritage, opting instead for a precise, measured reinterpretation of architectural qualities to serve new cultural functions. The 342 m² space now accommodates cinema, theatre, and exhibitions, increasing local cultural capacity. The project integrates into a larger requalification strategy for the convent and its gardens, coordinated by the municipality and local associations. Program definition occurred through close partnership with the client, based on attentive dialogue, trust, and strong municipal commitment.
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