fuksas architects: longchamp racecourse

‘longchamp racecourse’ by massimiliano and doriana fuksas architects, paris, france all images courtesy of massimiliano and doriana fuksas architects

italian architects massimiliano and doriana fuksas of massimiliano fuksas architects have participated in a competition for ‘longchamp racecourse’ in paris, france. taking the form of a flaring flower the trumpet shape creates a play of light and shadow throughout the structure. the architectural petals illuminate the interior spaces with sculptural forms allowing for panoramic views of paris’ cityscape. the existing site is a 57 hectare horse-racing facility built on the banks of the seine river. used for flat racing it is known for its variety of interlaced tracks being the home of more than half of the classics and major international events held in france. the concept for the new facility allows for large crowds to gather and be entertained by the equestrian activities below.

open tiered seating

viewing platform

top view of racecourse model image © moreno maggi

front elevation of racecourse model image © moreno maggi

side view of racecourse model image © moreno maggi

detail of viewing platforms image © moreno maggi

side perspective of racecourse model image © moreno maggi

site plan image © massimiliano and doriana fuksas architects

ciruclation of site image © massimiliano and doriana fuksas architects

plan floor plan / level 1 image © massimiliano and doriana fuksas architects

section image © massimiliano and doriana fuksas architects

elevation image © massimiliano and doriana fuksas architects

section image © massimiliano and doriana fuksas architects

section with dimensions image © massimiliano and doriana fuksas architects

structural model image © massimiliano and doriana fuksas architects

project info:

architects: massimiliano and doriana fuksas project team: serena mignatti, antonio nardozzi, fernando rial, ivo ambrosi, vaiva rinkunaite, mabel aguerre, cristina fernandez maqueda, reinald fratti project: hippodrome longchamp model makers: nicola cabiati, frauke stenz, anna rita giannandrea location: paris, france competition: 2011 client: france galop site area: 630 000 sqm built area: 23 603 sqm