![Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte + Paul Laurendeau Architecte - Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5014/1b4a/28ba/0d3b/4500/1181/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1361456250)
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Architects: Jodoin Lamarre Pratte, Paul Laurendeau Architecte: Paul Laurendeau Architecte, Jodoin Lamarre Pratte
- Area: 2630 m²
- Year: 2008
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Photographs:Marc Gibert
In 2006, Paul Laurendeau Architect won the national architecture competition to design the 491-seat Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre, in joint venture with Jodoin Lamarre Pratte & Ass. Architectes.
![Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte + Paul Laurendeau Architecte - Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5014/1b72/28ba/0d3b/4500/1189/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1361425392)
The building is strategically located in the centre of the city of Dolbeau-Mistassini. It represents a new major cultural institution. Its main street facade uses elements found in theatre language: the marquee, a grid of exposed white lights, black paint, poster display cases and signage. The building is organized along a central axis that establishes symmetry and the major circulation path for the public, from the main entrance to the doors leading to the auditorium across the foyer.
![Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte + Paul Laurendeau Architecte - Chair](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5014/1b8c/28ba/0d3b/4500/118e/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1361425420)
The foyer is dimensioned to host a variety of uses, from exhibition, conferences, banquets to parties and special events. Soundproof vestibules isolate the auditorium form adjoining spaces. It is based on a cylindrical form, with a gentle sloping orchestra of 11 rows and 293 seats and flat acoustic ceiling with a huge central chandelier. Two semi-circular balconies of 2 rows and 99 seats each increase the height effect and give drama when spectators arrive. Red, black and gold colors are used to sustain the image of a performance space.
![Dolbeau-Mistassini Theatre / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte + Paul Laurendeau Architecte - Chair](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5014/1b83/28ba/0d3b/4500/118c/medium_jpg/stringio.jpg?1361425410)
The building opened in 2008. The population, artists and the press greeted it with great enthusiasm. Season tickets were sold in 15 minutes.
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