The Maison du livre, de l'image et du son : what has become of our masterpieces ?

Created within the context of the grands travaux of the president of the Republic, conceived by Mario Botta, does the Maison du livre, de l'image et du son in Villeurbanne stand the test of time ? The authors answer positively : since its creation, in spite of its dimension of monumental work, the building has adapted itself with a remarkable flexibility to all the space reorganizations. Moreover, the architecture has led to a requirement of quality and to an important mediatic increase in value ; their effects allow the institution to shine forth beyond the limits of the town, the region and even the country.
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