An autonomous creative space in Aubervilliers. located in a very popular and multicultural area in the close north suburb of Paris north ringroad porte.

an autonomous creative space in Aubervilliers

located in a very popular and multicultural area

in the close north suburb of Paris

north ringroad

porte de laVillette

urban refurbishment area

a coal warehouse in the late 19th,then a vegetable wholesaler,

lately transformed to event production

built area: 3 200 m2

the building, in mediocre condition, is rented to a private owner

since november 2003

obj. 1a hothouse for 14 small structures working in the domaine of livings arts

• theater compagnies;• photo, video, sound and

graphic studios;• decorators and set makers,• architect, builders and light

designers• producers

permanently based at « la Villa Mais d’Ici»

semi public area

permanent residents temporary residents

obj. 2 creators on temporary residences

the Villa provides :

• diverse spaces (theatre, studios, costumery and carpentry workshops, hostel...

• technical support

for temporary residences, from few days to several months

obj. 3 a cultural programmation open to the local neighbourhood

• concerts, cinema, open dinners, workshops, debates, festive events, carnavals,...

are taking place

the project is entirely self-managed and self-financed

but public fundings are necessary to refurbish the building