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Volcanic
ICON
6MIC
AIX-EN-PROVENCE (FRANCE)
RUDY RICCIOTTI
SHARING GOOD SEISMIC VIBES 6MIC – a place where the public can meet up and
discover emerging and recognized artists – leaves no
Not far from Montagne Sainte-Victoire, a strange
visitor stony-faced. This unique Salle des Musiques
rock emerged from the earth two years ago
Actuelles can welcome 2,500 visitors for two different
in Aix-en-Provence: 6MIC, an extraordinary
concerts at the same time. The building itself –
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5,000m space housing two concert halls seemingly made of solidified volcanic lava – is a bold
and reassuring architectural statement, ideal for hosting
for modern music. A massif draped in raw
liberated and evolutionary music events.
concrete designed by the father of Marseille's
The architectural ensemble literally melts into the
MuCEM, the daring Rudy Ricciotti.
mountainous horizon in which it takes root. In keeping
with its cultural calling, 6MIC also has a vast exhibition
hall, a modular patio and four rehearsal studios. And
beyond performances, it has also opened its doors
to resident artists.
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Photo credit: Lisa Ricciotti TEMPOMATIC MIX 4 electronic washbasin mixer (Ref. 490000)
DELABIE products installed:
SECURITHERM time flow shower panel (Ref. 792305)
TEMPOMATIC electronic urinal valve (Ref. 428150)
Photo credit: Lisa Ricciotti
