tectoniques architectes updates a non-residence day care center in givors
image © tectoniques architectes (vargas)
all images courtesy of anne rolland ar.

 

 

 

givors, a small french town of 20,000 inhabitants with a strong communist background, holds a strong dedication to new social development. this has laid the framework for the commissioning of the new non-residential day care center to local studio tectoniques architectes, which designed the 1,200 m2 center for 4-12 year old children. the facility is open to the community on days that schools are closed, providing working families with a sense of respite when their kids are out of school.  
tectoniques architectes updates a non-residence day care center in givors
image © tectoniques architectes (vargas)

 

 

despite its sizable program, the two story structure sites relatively hidden on it’s rural site across from the now-demolished original care center. the project is situated along the property line of the site, at the highest topographical point which frees up the majority of the site to be enjoyed by the staff and children. the changing topography also informs the conceptual development of the design, as each of the levels communicate directly to the exterior.

tectoniques architectes updates a non-residence day care center in givors
the structure almost hides into the topography from the street side
image © tectoniques architectes (vargas)

 

 

the lower level consists of the concrete foundation, stamped in a mineral texture that alludes to the rough walls of a cave. upstairs, exterior bearing walls of framed wood free up the floor plan for maximum flexibility. the upper story clad in timber planks opened by a series of large windows contains all the classrooms and social spaces, enjoying views over the landscape. an overhanging laminated timber roof extends past the exterior walls to shade the large apertures from excessive direct sunlight and helps to regulate internal temperatures.

tectoniques architectes updates a non-residence day care center in givors
front elevation facing west
image © tectoniques architectes (vargas)

tectoniques architectes updates a non-residence day care center in givors
image © tectoniques architectes (vargas)

tectoniques architectes updates a non-residence day care center in givors
multi-use classroom overlooking the yard
image © tectoniques architectes (vargas)

tectoniques architectes updates a non-residence day care center in givors
image © tectoniques architectes (vargas)

tectoniques architectes updates a non-residence day care center in givors
wooden upper level cantilevers over the ground plane
image © tectoniques architectes (vargas)

tectoniques architectes updates a non-residence day care center in givors
image © tectoniques architectes (vargas)

 

 

 

project info:

 

 

client: givors town council
project management: tectoniques architectes
wood structure: s2t
concrete structure and technical lots: s2t
structure and acoustics engineering: s2t
electrical engineering: high-b-tech
environmental and fluids engineering: tectoniques ingénieurs
kitchen design: imr
economists: tectoniques ingénieurs
scheduling, supervision and coordination: tectoniques
building control: socotec
health and safety: lafay sps
total gross floor area: 1,147 m2
budget: €2,8 million ex. vat
year delivered: 2015 photographs: 11h45 et vargas -tectoniques photos free of copyright
external works: roger martin
structure: somaco
framing cladding: charroin toitures
roofing, sealing: abc borne
exterior woodwork: blanchet
interior woodwork: berganin
partitions, linings, paintwork: rhonibat
soft flooring: comptoir des revêtements
tiling, ceramics: fontaine
lifts: cfa division nsa
heating, ventilation, plumbing: sarl martin
electricity: terminal elec
kitchen: martinon mse