French firm LAN (Local Architecture Network) won the competition of restructuring the iconic Grand Palais back in 2014. Updates have been released on the firm's plans for this historic Paris venue, a space which was built in 1900 for the World's Fair.
Among the updated features are six new galleries and a Chanel-sponsored entrance. The $570 million renovation also includes a new entrance from Square Jean Perrin into refurbished science museum, and a new internal walkway linking all parts of the massive complex.
LAN describes the undertaking, "For us, the Grand Palais represents modernity both in its design and in its symbolism. It is a hybrid building in terms of its architecture, its use and its history."
The Grand Palais will be completely closed starting in December 2020 and will reopen a portion of its space in the spring of 2023. The venue is scheduled to host the 2024 summer Olympics fencing and taekwondo events.
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