The Philharmonie realises a long-held dream: the initial project of the Cité de la Musique included a large auditorium intended to complement the offer of the Salle des Concerts and the Amphithéâtre. Following a competition, Jean Nouvel’s project was selected for this new building.
A mineral building resembling a mound, integrated into the Parc de la Villette, the Philharmonie offers innovative forms. Its swirls of shining aluminium around the central concert hall contrast with its matt envelope with elegant angles, covered with a paving of birds in different shades of grey.
