Neighborhood Cinema ‘Le Rio’
NEIGHBORHOOD CINEMA ‘LE RIO’
FAB Architects, Unes Architectes
ARCHITECTS
FAB Architects, Unes Architectes
CLIENT
Association Les Amis Du Rio
PHOTOGRAPHS
Salem Mostefaoui
AREA
400 m²
YEAR
2026
LOCATION
Clermont-Ferrand, France
CATEGORY
Cinema, Renovation
English description provided by the architects.
Formerly a community cinema serving an entire neighborhood made up of large 1960s housing estates, the Rio is reclaiming its '1930s' identity, which had been lost following a previous refurbishment.
To replace its old marquee, a canopy made of geotextile sails invites the public into an imaginary world; red armchairs, red curtains, and a ceiling in shades of red lend an authentic cinema atmosphere to this venue, which is nevertheless suited to a variety of uses.
By partnering with Unes Architectes, FAB Architectes is revitalizing the urban fabric of northern Clermont-Ferrand, with culture and community as its new sources of vitality and neglected treasures as its playing field.
