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Competition from a school group in Nîmes

by Faragou

The Leo Rousson school, in the community of Nîmes, is getting a makeover and is reconsidering its layout with the ambition to achieve a quality of space and organization for a rich education, flexible and evolving over time. This project will achieve the overarching goal of academic and educational success.

The project consists of a large roof that covers almost the entire plot. This roof is pierced in places to accommodate the landscaping such as playgrounds, the square and the parking lot. These openings are initially justified by the establishment of existing trees. They then respond to a need for functionality and articulation between spaces.

The building is made up of a simple geometric plan. Its aesthetic is unique and identifiable. The roof by its refined form offers a fifth facade to the district. It can be used by students and teachers as well as by residents on certain occasions. The project fits into the existing plant landscape and complements it with new species. Finally, the gardens surround the building and line the roof, restoring a green and biological continuity.