Saverne

The project's volumetry is developed around the deployment of spaces and uses, articulated by the multipurpose platform and the Dojo. The project's layout seeks to remain as compact as possible by fitting into a single rectangular composition on the slope, in order to consume as little surface area as possible. The installation of the dojo, dance studio, and weight room on the upper floor allows for both compactness and simplicity, while providing the multipurpose space with a high-quality setting. The location of the Dojo, dance studio, and weight room on the upper floor allows us to maintain this approach of compactness and simplicity while placing the multipurpose platform in a prime location facing the Jardin Arth.

In order to create unique relationships between the Jardin Arth and the Dragons space, we wanted to locate the multipurpose platform at the intersection of the park and Rue du Général Leclerc so that it would be traversable: to the east, the seating area opens onto the street, while to the west, the hall extends into the edge of the park, where the outdoor sports area is located, benefiting from the greenery of the square.

The project's volumetry is simple and understated. In terms of the project's materials, we have remained faithful to this same logic of simplicity without detracting from the special character that the new face of this facility must embody. In order to create durable facades, we have opted for a combination of red brick for the exterior masonry cladding, echoing the existing buildings along the Jardin Arth, and lime-sand plaster. The building emerges from the slope: its foundations and the cantilevered volume that marks the entrance to the facility are clad in brick, while the upper volumes of the multipurpose hall and climbing area are plastered to blend more lightly into the built landscape. The existing rubble stone walls on the site will be adapted and restored to reinforce the mineral character of the foundations on the plot.

The facades are largely glazed, creating strong links between the facilities and the public space. Wood/aluminum curtain walls will be combined with the glazed surfaces. In contrast, the facade along Rue des Dragons to the south remains opaque in order to preserve the privacy of neighboring homes and protect them from noise pollution. Along Rue du Général Leclerc, the volume of the floor and the circulation to the changing rooms is punctuated by small openings that enliven the façade and contrast with the fully glazed hall. The dance studio on the first floor opens at the corner of the volume, allowing one of the activities on the floor to be seen from the forecourt area.

The building blends in more than ever with its surroundings, thanks to the way it treats its context and its integration into the topography of the site, which it takes full advantage of.