Corn market hall, Clermont-Ferrand, in France
The corn market hall in Clermont-Ferrand is a historic building located at the corner of Rue Ballainvilliers and Rue Joffre, constructed between 1762 and 1771. The square structure with thick walls and large open interior spaces was originally designed for grain storage and trading, then heightened in 1822.
Architect François-Charles Dijon originally designed the building as a grain market, which was heightened in 1822 by Louis-Charles Ledru. In the 20th century it served as a school of fine arts before being protected as a historical monument in 2002 and later planned for renovation into a regional art museum.
The hall takes its name from its original purpose as a grain trading hub for the local community. Today, modern street art on its facades bridges the building's past with contemporary creativity.
The building sits at the corner of two streets and is easy to locate while walking through the city center. Visitors can explore the exterior and view the modern street art while the space undergoes transformation for upcoming cultural exhibitions.
Between 2017 and 2018, artists including Keymi, Motte, and Waro created colorful murals on the building's large openings and facades. These modern artworks transform the classical structure into a canvas that merges historical significance with contemporary expression.
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