À REVERS,
RÊVERA

As the final touch to the city's reconstruction project led by perret, these two buildings stood in contrast to the orthogonal lines and master plan, embracing an open architecture that celebrated curves.

One of the kiosks has since been demolished, while the other has struggled against the passage of time. The duo Bureau Idéal conceived a motif with clear lines, bluish hues, and shifting forms that mirror the waves and the distinctive roof's contours. The entire composition is built upon the representation of movement and change, encouraging viewers to explore multiple perspectives around the building. Birds circle the roof as they soar over Le Havre during their migrations, perceiving the city as a point of departure or arrival, much like ships and people do—a metaphor for the movements and flows that the city both drives and embodies.

The artwork's title, À revers, rêvera, is a palindrome that, like the graphic composition, can be read in both directions. Its sound and meaning evoke a loop of thoughts, simultaneously nostalgic for what has been and euphoric for what is to come.

Throughout the season, visitors will be able to witness the restoration and transformations of this structure, enhanced by the expansive mosaic adorning its roof. The project's development will be accompanied by educational workshops, and À revers, rêvera will be officially inaugurated at the season's end.