Bâtiment des Forces Motrices
Location
Geneva, Switzerland
Status
Opened in 1997
Surface
3 000 m²
Description
Conversion of a hydro-electric power station into a multipurpose auditorium for to theatre, opera, dance, music, and banquets. Orchestra pit for 60 musicians. Various seating configurations with a maximum capacity of 1 032 seats.
Mission
Concept design of the theatre. Design of scenographic machinery, lighting and audiovisual systems.
Architects
E. Cattani
B. Picenni
Acoustics
Cost
CHF 7 M
Owner
Canton of Geneva
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