‘primary school in beausoleil’ by calori azimi botineau architects in beausoleil, france all images courtesy calori azimi botineau photographer: serge demailly
‘primary school in beausoleil’ by nice-based practice calori azimi botineau architects (CAB) is a three-storey educational facility and community/leisure center in the south of france. inserted into the natural topography of the sloped site, the project maximizes on its surface area by stacking multiple playgrounds on the pivoting volumes.
exterior view of roof tops
bound on one side by the ‘moyenne corniche’, an arterial road linking italy to nice, and the ‘bretelle du centre’, a local road that winds around the hillside towards monaco, the site is limited in its footprint. in addition, in order to preserve the views toward the mediterranean, the design was limited in its height which resulted in a series of stepped-down volumes. the natural terrain is referenced by the offset stacking of each level, resembling the local agricultural tradition of stepped terraces.
(left) drop off zone (right) access to roof top playground
the bottom of the site provides access for parents dropping off their children while the top entrance off of the moyenne corniche accommodates staff parking on the roof of the building. each shifting volumes host the different programs – kindergarten, primary school, and canteen/leisure centre – creating a clear and autonomous system of organization.
outdoor play area
glazing
interior view
circulation space
(left) classroom view (right) outdoor space
aerial view
on site
in context
process diagram
site plan
floor plan / level 0
floor plan / level +1
floor plan / level +2
floor plan / level +3
section a-a
section b-b
project info: client: town of beausoleil architects: jean-patrice calori, bita azimi, marc botineau)
colours and graphics: polly brotherwood structural engineers: turra heating: enerscop economics: artemis technical inspection services: veritas heavy construction/structural works: leon grosse sealing: seri metalwork: fossat joinery: dandon plumbing: cepitelli electricity: multitec lifts: kone
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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.