Une façade rythmée aux formes courbes. © DR
A l’intérieur de l’établissement, du béton brut à la lumière. © DR
The school set next to the road presents a unifying and unitary façade. Acting as a protective screen, it places the school’s living spaces in the heart of the plot, making them feel warmer, sheltering them from view and noise pollution. The street-facing façade punctuated by different-width arches in light-coloured raw concrete is bolstered by vertical wooden louvres forming a visual filter from the public space. It also provides the necessary solar protection in summer. The inner façades alternate between wood panelling and generous glass windows. Hence, the project proposes bioclimatic and contemporary architecture, impregnated with ancient Mediterranean references.
The jury’s opinion: This building’s arcade architecture and central courtyard is a clear display of optimism. Its wood and concrete framework assert a choice of visually raw materials.
Maîtrise d’ouvrage déléguée pour le compte de la Ville de Carros : AREA Région Sud
Architectes : Atelier Festino Architectes (mandataire) et OH!SOM (associé)
Surface SHON : 1 700 m2
Montant des travaux : 3 700 000 € HT
Livraison : janvier 2021