Façade réhabilitée du cinéma Le Royal au cœur de la ville de Biarritz

Biarritz Cinema

PROJECT

Heavy rehabilitation of Le Royal cinema, Biarritz, France

CLIENT

City of Biarritz

TYPE OF OPERATION

Heavy rehabilitation of Le Royal cinema, Biarritz, France

MISSIONS

Olivier Palatre Architectes (Lead Architect), full architectural services (base + VISA)

BET - ROLE

Luro structure / Vincent Hedont acoustique

SHEDULE

Delivered in 2024

BUDGET

2 M€ HT

FLOR AREA

800 m²

Art Deco

Confort

Conviviality

DESCRIPTION

From the street to the rooftop, the program of Le Royal cinema will offer a multitude of spaces dedicated to the seventh art, allowing visitors to gather before and after screenings.

First, on the ground floor, the entrance lobby—an extension of the public space—becomes a true destination in its own right, leading to the screening rooms and providing a place to meet. The auditoriums offer varied cinematic experiences, from the intimacy of the smaller rooms to the prestige of the main hall. Finally, the top floor, bridging indoors and outdoors, serves as a space dedicated to exchange and sharing, featuring a landscaped rooftop terrace opening onto the rooftops of Biarritz.

A lobby transformed into a welcoming, convivial cultural venue. Complementary programs: the lobby, an obligatory passageway to reach the screening rooms, has been enlarged to become a more welcoming space, transforming into a true hub of convergence and exchange—no longer a mere transit zone, but a destination in the heart of Biarritz. Spectators no longer simply wait in a lobby; they are already immersed in a social and cultural space featuring a light food and beverage offering.

Visitors come here to chat, grab a coffee, enjoy a family brunch or pintxos with friends before heading into a movie, and extend their experience afterward by discussing the film over a drink, attending a debate, or taking part in a workshop. Gone is the traditional ticket booth—replaced by a single counter serving both as a café bar and the cinema box office. The walls, floors, and ceilings are designed to create a warm atmosphere, with interior fittings and furniture crafted in partnership with local businesses.

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