PRODUCT LIBRARY
the 150 year-old art nouveau icon is scheduled to open by the end of may after over 15 years of construction.
the interior design juxtaposes existing historical features of the building with clean, contemporary lines.
the house is designed to resemble a large piece of a tree trunk.
'the difficult part in moving a city is to preserve its sense of belonging, the history and the soul of the community,' says alexandra hagen, CEO of white arkitekter.
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Nice school.
The open play ground for children is dangerous….Azimi Botineau forgot that running (or not running) children can hurt if the floor isn’t made of soft material like in many other french schools.
Stunning site and amazing daydreaming view from the classrooms. Excellent use of upper space for kids play.
BUT
I have to agree with the previous comments….. The budget seems to have run out in regard to the externals associated with play. Re : utility post and netting fences, glare off the surfaces, no applied colour or form outside to match inside, even some changes in surface and seating would be welcome – perhaps the building has yet to be occupied!
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The most important element of a child’s day (play) was sorely neglected.
Love the terraced effect. Shame though that the kids are in a concrete/desolate play area. Some plants would do wonders.
It’s a shame the fences weren’t made from nicer materials. It makes what is a lovely piece of architecture look a bit like a jail.