TRANSFORM-architecture + DS architecture: canine brigade of nanterre

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
image © julien lanoo




from meadow
image © julien lanoo



east elevation
image © julien lanoo



gabion wall
image © julien lanoo



open-air courtyard
image © julien lanoo



shelters for dogs
image © julien lanoo



image © julien lanoo



sheltered passage
image © julien lanoo



night view
image © julien lanoo



image © julien lanoo



3D rendering






plan


project info:

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

erica db
01.05.12  
4
dog prison

:(
nachofabio   01.06.12
could be better ><
wwf   01.06.12
delightful
and so carefully concepted;
if I was a doggie I would be very happy here.
dadap   01.06.12
nice.. but is not designed for dogs.. I hope it never snows in this region. The kennels so close to the grid will be filled with snow.. mah..
lucar   01.10.12

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