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BOULIMIE THEATER RENOVATION
BOULIMIE THEATER RENOVATION
1, Place Marc-Louis-Arlaud, Lausanne, Switzerland
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BOULIMIE THEATER RENOVATION
1, Place Marc-Louis-Arlaud, Lausanne, Switzerland
Project Featured on Apr 17, 2024
"Boulimie" was originally the title of the official cabaret show at the 1964 Swiss National Exhibition. It later gave its name to the venue where it was created. The venue became a permanent fixture on the Lausanne scene, and from 1965 onwards offered a program that gave pride of place to humor in all its forms. It thus became a theatre, and its productions gradually toured Switzerland and the French-speaking world.
First transformation
In 1970, the troupe led by Martine Jeanneret and Lova Golovtchiner converted the former popular restaurant on Place Arlaud, a stone's throw from La Riponne, into a 150-seat theatre. A small stage that will feature the leading Swiss and foreign comedians of every generation. It was built using simple methods and often salvaged materials. The numbered wooden seats, for example, were taken from the former Lausanne-Ouchy casino in Montbenon, dating from 1909. A makeshift bar serving as a reception area has been installed in the vestibule of the old brasserie. The Boulimie theatre has definitely found its home, but the foyer is obscured by the heavy curtains adorning the windows of the historic façade, giving it a slightly dark lounge atmosphere.
Sensitive renovation
Outdated, the entire infrastructure had to be rethought or refreshed without losing the soul of the place. The openings in the façade of the listed building were modified or rebuilt identically to bring them up to standard, giving the Place Arlaud a new, more welcoming presence. A terrace has been installed under the Art Nouveau-style glass porch facing the neighbouring museum.
The interior renovation of the complex is intended to be delicate and respectful. The seating has been refurbished and visibility to the stage improved. A large bar now welcomes the public in the entrance hall, bringing the functionality of the space into line with its convivial spirit. The technical and sanitary facilities, lighting and audience flow have been redesigned. The original wooden lining of the hall and cloakroom, which extends halfway up the hall, has been revived and extended into the vestibule. It has been transformed into a cloakroom unit, a plinth and then a bar unit.
Brewery spirit
Designed in partnership with Atelier Alexandre Boyer, the decoration and lighting also strive to keep the period charm of the initial space perceptible. The dark coloring of the wood veneer on the walls echoes all the theatre's carpentry. Above this element, the green “Boulimie-style” paint enhances the walls. The interior sliding doors from the restaurant's former entrance hall have been reused at the back of the bar, again preserving a trace of its past. It should be noted that the wooden seats, which date back to 1911, were renovated one by one over a period of six months, preserving their authenticity and ensuring that the room remains part of Lausanne's historic heritage.
The lounge feel of the former brasserie is reflected in the grain of the new Churchill-style tapestries that cover the white walls of the theatre. The reception hall ceiling features an ellipse-shape molding. A suspension made of translucent balls forms a large visible chandelier which distinguishes the space and gives it a contemporary and institutional character.
First transformation
In 1970, the troupe led by Martine Jeanneret and Lova Golovtchiner converted the former popular restaurant on Place Arlaud, a stone's throw from La Riponne, into a 150-seat theatre. A small stage that will feature the leading Swiss and foreign comedians of every generation. It was built using simple methods and often salvaged materials. The numbered wooden seats, for example, were taken from the former Lausanne-Ouchy casino in Montbenon, dating from 1909. A makeshift bar serving as a reception area has been installed in the vestibule of the old brasserie. The Boulimie theatre has definitely found its home, but the foyer is obscured by the heavy curtains adorning the windows of the historic façade, giving it a slightly dark lounge atmosphere.
Sensitive renovation
Outdated, the entire infrastructure had to be rethought or refreshed without losing the soul of the place. The openings in the façade of the listed building were modified or rebuilt identically to bring them up to standard, giving the Place Arlaud a new, more welcoming presence. A terrace has been installed under the Art Nouveau-style glass porch facing the neighbouring museum.
The interior renovation of the complex is intended to be delicate and respectful. The seating has been refurbished and visibility to the stage improved. A large bar now welcomes the public in the entrance hall, bringing the functionality of the space into line with its convivial spirit. The technical and sanitary facilities, lighting and audience flow have been redesigned. The original wooden lining of the hall and cloakroom, which extends halfway up the hall, has been revived and extended into the vestibule. It has been transformed into a cloakroom unit, a plinth and then a bar unit.
Brewery spirit
Designed in partnership with Atelier Alexandre Boyer, the decoration and lighting also strive to keep the period charm of the initial space perceptible. The dark coloring of the wood veneer on the walls echoes all the theatre's carpentry. Above this element, the green “Boulimie-style” paint enhances the walls. The interior sliding doors from the restaurant's former entrance hall have been reused at the back of the bar, again preserving a trace of its past. It should be noted that the wooden seats, which date back to 1911, were renovated one by one over a period of six months, preserving their authenticity and ensuring that the room remains part of Lausanne's historic heritage.
The lounge feel of the former brasserie is reflected in the grain of the new Churchill-style tapestries that cover the white walls of the theatre. The reception hall ceiling features an ellipse-shape molding. A suspension made of translucent balls forms a large visible chandelier which distinguishes the space and gives it a contemporary and institutional character.
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