The facades of the Conservatory named after the Aix-en-Provence-born composer Darius Millau are covered with aluminum panels: the use of one material is the architects' answer to the variety of surrounding buildings and a significant difference in relief. But monotony was still not the goal of the authors, so the facades are covered with folds, at the same time shading the window openings and reminiscent of the works of another native of these places - Paul Cézanne. Another, more obvious source of inspiration is the art of origami.
The corners of the L-shaped building in the plan are cut, and the cuts are glazed; the largest of them, in the center of the building, was used for the construction of the main entrance.
The conservatory teaches not only traditional "musical" specialties, but also ballet and drama. At the disposal of students and professors - 62 classes, 15 individual and 5 group rehearsal studios, 2 drama and 4 ballet studios, as well as a hall for 500 seats. Many interiors use wood, and it also forms folds, although thinner than on the facade: they improve the acoustic qualities of the premises.
The asymmetrical interior of the concert hall, where wood is used most actively, should "resonate" with Millau's bright, free music.
