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franklin azzi architecture: alstom halles, nantes
'alstom halles' by franklin azzi architecture in nantes, france
all images courtesy franklin azzi architecture
paris-based firm franklin azzi architecture has sent us images of 'alstom halles', a rehabilitation project
which includes the construction of a new college of fine arts in nantes, france. situated at the heart of
the metropolis behind the courthouse designed by french architect jean nouvel, the design aims to provide
a creative and urban space that responds to the site and its changing needs.
view of plaza from above
featuring a saw-toothed roof line, the new three-level hall is transparent in both its operations a
nd materiality: wrapped in a translucent cladding framed in steel, the interior space is completely
lit by natural light. this blurring between the interior and exterior results in an 'inner street',
a wide circulatory route that connects a number of programs within the hall as well as serving
as a connector between different buildings on site.
approach
on the east end of the rectangular hall, the facades are capable of unfolding to completely
open up to the plaza-space generated by the neighboring structures. this allows a physical
expansion of the interior space, encouraging the visitors to 'spill-out' on to the streets for
maximum interaction. this transformability also serves to maintain a comfortable microclimate
within the structure through passive means.
amphitheatre open to the street
'inner street'
upper corridors
view of the transparent cladding
summer - completely open
fall - partially opened
winter - fully closed
night view
aerial view
site map
site plan
floor plan / level 0
floor plan / level +1
floor plan / level +2
longitudinal section
elevation / south
elevation / north
cross section
elevation / east
elevation / west
physical model
detail
from above
west facade
project info:
client: sanoa - ESBANM - nantes metropolis
associate architect: paul armand grether
technical engineer: setec bâtiment
environmental: tribe
landscape: bureau bas smets
acoustics: acoustic lamoureux
fire and accessibility: casso & associates
building area: 27,000 m2
land area: 17,000 m2
but of course it is beautiful as a building.
BR Thomas from tomsbikecorner.de
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