24049 –
Studies

L'Aventure Michelin

Clermont-Ferrand (FR)

Client

Michelin

Team

Kengo Kuma and Associates: lead architect
AIA Engineering: engineering, economics
Tribu: environment
8’18: lighting design
Meta: acoustics
Laurence Chabot: museographer
Trafik: graphic design and signage
Femme Fatale Studio and Mazédia: multimedia production

Museum & exhibition

Program

Building surface area: 4,700 m²
Exhibition surface area: 3,000 m²
Construction budget: 18.5 M €
Scenographic budget: 4.5 M €
Renovation / permanent exhibition / educational workshops / reception / offices / logistics / outdoor spaces

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Missions

Scenographic design (spaces and operations)
Exhibition scenography design
Design and technical development of stage machinery systems / audiovisual / multimedia / manipulations / museographic devices / exhibition display cases / pedestals
Project coordination and monitoring / site monitoring and handover

Scenography

L’Aventure Michelin traces the history and innovations of the company. The exhibition is organized around a central and symbolic element: the circular “drum,” which stands in the center of the historic hall. The true centerpiece of the exhibition, it symbolizes the continuous movement that has always guided Michelin in its quest for innovation. It creates a visual and narrative connection between sequences 1 and 4. The first sequence tells the story of Michelin and its origins, featuring a “Panorama of Innovations,” while the second highlights its social and urban commitment. The third sequence explores the relationship between Michelin and its users, illustrating the evolution of mobility and supporting tools, as well as the legendary figure of Bibendum. Finally, sequence 04 focuses on materials and technological innovations, directly linked to the suspended cone that spans the levels of the exhibition. The animated Bibendum, visible from the outside, marks the identity of the place. The exhibition combines emblematic objects, interactive experiences, and staging to offer a narrative structured around mobility and innovation

Missions

Scenographic design (spaces and operations)
Exhibition scenography design
Design and technical development of stage machinery systems / audiovisual / multimedia / manipulations / museographic devices / exhibition display cases / pedestals
Project coordination and monitoring / site monitoring and handover