Established in 1861 by Gustave-Adolphe Koëlla, the Conservatoire de Lausanne is a classical music school serving both amateur musicians and those pursuing professional careers (Haute École de musique de Lausanne). Together, both institutions have more than 1500 students.
Since 1990, the conservatory has been housed in the former "Galeries de Commerce" in the Saint-François district. The "Galeries de Commerce" were designed by Otto Schmid and Paul Rosset and built between 1908 and 1909.
facade and main entrance of the Conservatoire de Lausanne - former Galeries du Commerce
Galeries de Commerce
Galeries de Commerce
The oval, stained glass window on top of the central staircase was created by the workshop of Pierre Chiara based on a design of painter Ernest Correvon.
Conservatoire de Lausanne - stairs and stained glass window
stained glass window by Pierre Chiara based on a design of painter Ernest Correvon
Conservatoire de Lausanne - upper floor
The building from 1909 was renovated during the 1980s by Jacques Longchamp and René Froidevaux.
staircases at the Conservatoire de Lausanne
ceiling - Conservatoire de Lausanne
Conservatoire de Lausanne - upper floor
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