PAVILLION 1 – EXHIBITION CENTER,
PORTE DE VERSAILLES
PARIS
FRANCE, 2012-2020
EXHIBITION
PR–590
A new urban façade for the Exhibition Park, marking the monumental entrance to the Porte de Versailles.
GALLERY
007
PROGRAM
Façade and forecourt of Pavilion 1 at Paris Expositions Porte de Versailles
DETAIL
Situation
Parc des Expositions – Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
Year
2012–2020
Status
International competition, winning project
Site area
7 250 m²
Built surface
5,000 m² (including 3,500 m² of metal mesh)
Client
VIPARIS, Paris
Architect
Dominique Perrault Architecte
Project manager
Auris
Engineering office
Terrell, Barbanel, Progexial, Jean-Paul Lamoureux
DESCRIPTION
Winner of an international competition, the project led by Dominique Perrault redefines the image of Pavilion 1 at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Center in Paris. Located on a 7,250 m² site, it consists of a new façade and a large plaza that assert the urban presence of this major venue. The 5,000 m² façade, including 3,500 m² of metal mesh, forms a light and vibrant envelope that filters the light and unifies the entire architectural ensemble.
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This system creates a transition between the city and the event space, giving the Exhibition Park a contemporary identity while structuring the reception and flow of visitors.
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