encore heureux: petit bain

'petit bain'
all images courtesy of encore heureux

encore heureux's plan for 'petit bain', a floating architecture is being built in the hopes
of making a cultural facility to support emerging artists and enriching culture
within the community. it will be situated at number 9 gate station, at the foot of the
bibliothèque françois mitterrand. the building plan will extend over three levels and span
45m in length, 11m in width and 6m in height. the cultural structure will consist of a theatre
to host an audience of 400 people, a multimedia studio and restaurants, and open patio
at the very top. the upper rooms will house the bar, coat room and bathroom while the ticket
office, resource centre and office will be accessible by entrances at quay-level. restaurants
hosting social gatherings will provide a view over the seine at water level.

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general information:

client: guinguette pirate
area: 1000 m²
budget: 1700 k €
city: paris