"The Centre Pompidou in Paris, designed in 1971 by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, is closing for a major transformation that will take five years. Following an international competition, the renovation has been entrusted to Moreau Kusunoki, in collaboration with Frida Escobedo Studio, alongside AIA Life Designers for the technical components. Initiated in 2020 with the support of France's Ministry of Culture, the project addresses urgent needs, including the removal of asbestos from facades, improved fire safety, enhanced accessibility, and significant upgrades in energy efficiency."
"Conceived as a "living cultural machine," the Centre Pompidou was both celebrated and contested at its opening due to its radical architecture. The renovation combines technical renewal with architectural reconfiguration. Beyond structural restoration and environmental optimisation, the project aims to rethink visitor circulation, enhance the display of collections, expand the Public Information Library (Bpi), and reaffirm the Centre's multidisciplinary identity."
The Centre Pompidou will close for five years for a comprehensive renovation led by Moreau Kusunoki with Frida Escobedo Studio and AIA Life Designers. The programme, initiated in 2020 with Ministry of Culture support, prioritises asbestos removal from facades, upgraded fire safety, improved accessibility, and major energy-efficiency improvements. Architectural reconfiguration will simplify visitor circulation, enhance gallery display, expand and flexibilise the Public Information Library (Bpi), and introduce a "New Generation" hub for younger audiences. Public areas including the Piazza, Forum and Agora will be reworked to increase openness, social interaction and programme convergence while maintaining respectful dialogue with the existing building.
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