Architects Renovate Historic Palais Rameau in Lille with Demountable Timber Structure

Summary

French architecture studios Atelier 9.81 and Perrot & Richard have renovated the historic Palais Rameau exhibition hall in Lille by inserting a modular and demountable timber frame structure within its heritage-protected steel shell. The 1878 building, originally designed for horticultural exhibitions, blends classical and industrial architecture styles. The renovation preserves the original steel structure while adding a flexible timber interior that can be adapted for various uses, creating a dialogue between old and new construction methods.