PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS

Réunion des musées nationaux Grand Palais The Réunion des musées nationaux Grand Palais has been officially allocated the whole of the Grand Palais, which belongs to the French state. It occupies the building jointly with the Palais de la Découverte. As the project s contracting authority, it sets of the operational needs and objectives as well as the constraints and quality requirements. Working with the Ministry of Culture, it approves studies, secures financing and assigns contractors.

The Palais de la Découverte/ Universcience Located in the west wing of the Grand Palais, the Palais de la Découverte was created by Jean Perrin in 1937. The Palais de la Découverte is a Universcience site that aims to bring science to life and make them accessible to all, through demonstrations and experiments performed in front of visitors. Simultaneously a science centre, creative centre, exhibition venue, and a place to interact with well-known scientists, the Palais de la Découverte presents science in the making .

François Chatillon  (Chatillon Architectes) François Chatillon is the Chief architect for the Ministry of Culture s historical monuments, responsible for the restoration and enhancement of the Grand Palais. He works on numerous projects in France and abroad. Since 2005, his professional time has been devoted to restoring major architectural heritage structures.

Atelier Senzu Atelier Senzu, working in tandem with French designer Samy Rio (Grand Prix Design Parade 10 at the Villa Noailles, in residence at Atelier LUMA in Arles) will design the furnishings and architecture of the dedicated public reception areas, including the ticket office and the bookstores and shops, as well as the auditoriums and artistic engagement studios. The New York-based firm 2X4 (Prada Foundation in Milan, Lincoln Center in NYC), a brand strategy expert, completes the team and will create the venue s new signage and identity. Atelier Senzu s layout project for the Grand Palais - Palais de la Découverte will complement the restoration project led by Chief Architect for Historical Monuments, François Chatillon.

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