TRANSFORM-architecture + DS architecture: canine brigade of nanterre

'canine brigade of nanterre by TRANSFORM-architecture + DS architecture in nanterre, france
all images courtesy TRANSFORM-architecture
image © julien lanoo


paris-based practice TRANSFORM-architecture in collaboration with DS architecture has completed
'canine brigade of nanterre', a low-lying administrative and care facility for police dogs in nanterre, france.
conceived to develop the potential of the site, the design utilizes a system of gabions - walls composed
of metal cages and hand arranged stone - to explore the notions of protection and landscape.



exterior view
image © julien lanoo


constructed as a sum of separate units, the project includes three components: the administrative wing
(offices, meeting room, report writing room, locker rooms, toilets); canine care (nursing, food preparation
area, equipment storage), and dog shelters which are arranged around an open air courtyard. a large meadow
to the east provides an open ground for outdoor training and exercise for the dogs.



street view
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from meadow
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east elevation
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gabion wall
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open-air courtyard
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shelters for dogs
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sheltered passage
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night view
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3D rendering






plan


project info:

client: french ministry of interior
gross area: 780 m2
main contractor: LAINE DELAU (vinci construction)