
The initiative by h2o Architectes for the renovation of the first cinema for art house film follows the tradition of innovation and evolution that have been a part of this establishment’s history. The main project for the Studio des Ursulines in Paris was concentrated on the lobby, as the existing theatre has been simply refurbished. Founded in 1925, by the actors Armand Tallier and Laurence Myrga, this theater continues it’s tradition today by catering to the younger Parisian public by providing a locale to discover cinema in it’s many facets. The small theater offers selective programming as well as the opportunity to meet those who make films. More images and architects’ description after the break.
The existing lobby space, although small, must allow for greeting and welcoming the public composed of both youngsters and adults, selling tickets and hosting events. The original lobby is structured around a large oval centered on the ceiling and glazed wall cases framed in brass showcasing the movie posters and the the cinema’s news. These base building elements are preserved although refined in their treatments.
