'explotation center', brissac, france by N + B architects
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elodie nourrigat and jacques brion of N + B architects have designed the exploitation center
and building for forest fire fighters, located in the very heart of a huge green zone in brissac, france.
it is composed of hills covered with scrublands and with vast agricultural plains which transcribe
the very specific character of this region. these natural elements are a major asset. the project
tries to join as a line of supplementary slope which complies to by-pass and protect major
elements of the landscape, such as the big trees or the standing banks. in protecting these
recognizable elements, the building goes from the basement of the hill and develops three main
facades: the roof, the east façade and the west one. the whole is homogenous, thanks to the
choice of the ‘corten’, a textured matter,the tones and nuances of which are in harmony with
the environment.


image courtesy N + B architects


image courtesy N + B architects


image courtesy N + B architects


image courtesy N + B architects


image courtesy N + B architects

general info
planning: jacques brion, elodie nourrigat (n+b architectes),
julien wafflart, associated architect
client: conseil général de l’hérault
delegated client: hérault aménagement
structural consultant: sotec ingenierie
surface: 1619 m2
cost: 1,950 mє
calendar: completed in august 2008
building material: ledge of roof and steel corten facade
sun-braker and covering in wood facade in steel thermolaqué
steel framework