Construction of a circus arts museum and workspaces, dissemination, and creation for the PALC

This tender concerns a project management mission for the construction of a circus arts museum and dedicated spaces for work, dissemination, and creation for the Pôle National des Arts du Cirque (PALC). The project is situated on the Chanzy site, a former military barracks undergoing redevelopment. Developed in consultation with representatives from the museum network, PALC, and institutional partners, the preliminary program outlines the reconstruction of a building on the Place d'Armes. This new structure, on an expanded footprint, will house a significant facility capable of accommodating PALC's creation and dissemination spaces. It will also provide ample room for a national and potentially international circus museum, along with the necessary reception, technical, and office areas for both entities. The building's dimensions are dictated by its placement, adhering to the recommendations of the Architect of French Buildings. The required functions for the museum and PALC necessitate the use of a basement, ground floor, and three upper levels, totaling approximately 5,950 m² of floor space. The overarching goal is to establish a comprehensive circus hub, fostering interaction between artists, residents, and a national/international audience. This will be achieved by integrating contemporary circus practice and creation, its dissemination, with the showcasing of circus-related collections and the broader history of the circus. The museographic component, spanning around 1,800 m² of floor space, will display existing works from Châlons-en-Champagne and anticipated deposits from partner national museums. These exhibits will be organized along a non-linear path, structured around four key themes: 1. Circus spaces-locations- itinerancy; 2. Acrobatics-apparatus-equipment; 3. [Content truncated due to length limitations in the source description].

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, culture and heritage and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Heritage Preservation and Architectural Design. Located in France, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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