jean nouvel + MDW architecture: new police centre + extension of charleroi danses
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jean nouvel + MDW architecture: new police centre + extension of charleroi danses


'new police centre + extension of charleroi danses' by ateliers jean nouvel + MDW architecture, charleroi, belgium
images © ateliers jean nouvel + MDW architecture
all images courtesy of MDW architecture


paris-based ateliers jean nouvel and brussels-based MDW architecture have collaborated to create the winning proposal
'new police centre + extension of charleroi danses', an extension to a brownfield site containing retired barracks of caserne defeld
in charleroi, belgium. dating from the 19th century, the established structures of the grounds and old arena will be transformed into
a village for contemporary dance and a cultural venue for street art and artists. the police station will be housed within two existing
cavalry buildings while the adjacent central square will present a new 75 meter tall tower. an elliptical footprint rises into a tapering
form clad with vertical blue bands which radiate into the encompassing brick plaza leading to the ancillary structures.



interior


dance studios and residences for artists are placed within the original small brick buildings along an interior road, maintaining a
human scale. conducive to street shows. the atmosphere is ideal for impromptu interactions and creative performances.
architectural remnants are retained and used as facades for an auditorium and dance theater with dressing areas. a canvas tent is
placed upon a roof terrace, illuminated at night from the dynamic activities taking place inside. a bold and playful typography
is printed onto the transient construct, complimenting the program of the nearby police hall.



event within the dance studio



central tower clad with vertical blue bands



site context



site plan



site plan



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / offices



floor plan / offices



tower section



tower section



section



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elevation



elevation



site section



site section



axon



exploded axon


project info:


program: new police centre & extension of charleroi danses
location: charleroi, belgium
client: ville de charleroi
dates: competition won in 2011 - estimated completion september 2014

lauren db
10.24.11  
7
cool form without being a blob
dbkii   10.24.11
Can't believe my eyes: did they actually really design a panopticon-like police station in the middle of a village?!
niloufartajeri   10.24.11
A panopticon for police, by Nouvel, in Belgium. Is it post-post-modern, nasty or illiterate?
dū   10.24.11
atmosphere is incredible!
swise   10.25.11
totalitarian temptation creeps in...
pedro gadanho   10.25.11
Interesting building like the way it comes out of the ground...also Great drawings and visuals - almost mystical

studioconcept
Steven K   10.25.11
21st century medieval tower.
Great sense of irony! Bravo Mr. Nouvel!
pp   10.27.11
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