Paris, Centre Pompidou to close three years (2023 to 2026) for renovation work

In Paris, the Centre Pompidou will close for three years, from 2023 to 2026, for total renovation works on the building that houses the museum (designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers) decided last January 21 after a meeting of the ministerial commission of real estate projects (CMPI): the works aim to radically renovate the building so that it can meet current safety, technical and energy standards. In addition, the renovation will serve to break down architectural barriers and thus ensure full accessibility for the disabled. During the work, the Bibliothèque publique d’information, which is based in the building, will be temporarily moved to a temporary location so that it can continue to provide its services to the public.

The process for the renovation of the Centre Pompidou began in 2016, and there are reportedly three major goals of the work, which were deemed imperative due to the age of the building. The first is to make the entire building safe: planned is the dismantling of the asbestos structures still present, treatment of the corroded parts of the main structure as well as the fixtures, a new paint job and resurfacing of the floors, renovation or replacement of the elevators and lifts, replacement of the deteriorated electrical systems and sanitary fixtures, and modernization of the IT equipment and servers. The second goal is energy optimization: there will be a modern air conditioning system adjusted according to the rooms, air handling units will be replaced, and heating systems will be renovated. Finally, the third goal is fire safety and accessibility: the fire protection system will be renewed and barriers that do not allow full access to the disabled will be removed.

“These works are a guarantee for the future of the Centre Pompidou,” says the institute’s president, Serge Lasvignes. “In concrete terms, it’s about preserving our main masterpiece, the building, which has not had deep renovations since 1977. These works are indispensable for what is encapsulated in this worldwide icon of modernity and contemporary architecture that attracts millions of visitors each year. I am delighted with this decision, which will allow us to celebrate our 50th anniversary in a big way and fully inscribe the Centre Pompidou in the 21st century. We are already working fervently on ambitious projects. The closure period will not mean a halt to our activities, quite the contrary!”

Pictured: the Centre Pompidou

Paris, Centre Pompidou to close three years (2023 to 2026) for renovation work

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