The Cité de la Mer permanent exhibitions pavilion is a building located along the famous submarine “Le Redoutable”. Built in 2002 by the architects Studio Milou, it is a museum on 3 levels, designed to accommodate 1,000 visitors. To enhance the aquariums, modernize the scenographic route and offer a better working environment for museum teams, we have completely transformed the interior spaces. In support of the scenographic proposals of our partner Pascal Payeur, we enrich the palette of materials, with in particular bumpy stainless-steel plates which reinforce the immersion effect at the heart of the concept of the visit.
Some architectural modifications are also necessary on the existing building: the route now begins at R + 2 with the ascent of a large escalator to the size of the highest aquarium in Europe, the entrance is modified to avoid traffic in chicane and gain more control over lighting environments; some floors are demolished to create full-length and perspective views, as in the new Jules Verne lounge, double height opposite the aquarium.