This is a proposed project by Dominique Perrault Architecture, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It results from an invited international competition held in June 2003. Start of conceptual design was back in June 2004 and the estimated completion is due in 2009. The winning project was designed by Canadian firm Diamond + Schmitt Architects.

‘Creation of a new stage connected to the former theatre which will equip Mariinsky with technical equipment unparalleled in the world: audience chamber with 2 000 seats for operas, ballets and symphonic concerts.

Small audience chamber with 350 seats, rehearsal spaces and studios. Public foyer, exhibition spaces, restaurants and shops. Administration, storages, technical spaces and parking. Technical connection connecting the new opera house with the historic Mariinsky Theater for scenery and staff transfer. Public connection over the Kryukov canal.’

Site area: 14 000 m2
Built-up area: 60 000 m2

Client: Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation – Federal Agency for Culture and Cinematography – North West Direction of construction, reconstruction and restoration of Saint-Petersburg

Building costs: 200 000 000 € bt value 2003

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