Consider the Rhone. Imagine a structure defying gravity. What if a theater floated here in Lyon? L’Île Ô is not just a theater. It is a unique floating space. It inspires fun and creativity.
Dutch architect Koen Olthuis designed L’Île Ô. He is a water construction specialist. The theater spans 1200 square meters. It plays with buoyancy. It is next to the Gallieni bridge.
L’Île Ô opened in January 2023. It hosts art events. It is also for civic and educational projects. The focus is on children’s theater. Young people can discover theater here. They can practice the wonders of theater.
The floating theater has two performance halls. One hall has 78 seats. The other accommodates 244. There are also modular spaces. These spaces are spread over three levels. L’Île Ô has a rooftop as well. It measures 130 square meters.
L’Île Ô is open 365 days a year. It welcomes locals and tourists. It is a regional creation hub. It focuses on shows for young children. The theater addresses a young audience’s health. It fights the monoculture of screens.
The theater is also for companies. They can use it for training. They can use it for team building. The theater helps people manage their emotions. It develops their relational qualities.
Novelty AURA designed the sound system. They are AV technology specialists. NEXO systems provide high performance. The client was surprised by the costs of other brands. NEXO met the technical needs. It also stayed within budget.
The system includes NEXO P12 speakers. They are flown below L15 subs. Compact ID24s act as front fills. NEXO NXAMPMk2s amplify and process the sound. Varying the HF dispersion helps coverage. The system is compact. It does not obstruct sight lines.
NEXO provided on-site support. They helped with the system tuning. The client is happy with the results. They especially like the low-frequency performance.
L’Île Ô uses energy from the Rhone. This optimizes temperature regulation. It also moves lighting bridges. The building is wood and steel. It has a concrete hull. Ventilation occurs naturally. The winds on the water help. Used water is treated. It is not sent back into the Rhone.
L’Île Ô is more than a theater. It’s an architectural marvel. It’s a space for art and education. It is a unique experience on the Rhone.