Designed by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture. The project is defined by a strong framework and visible public spaces that include the neighborhood in a fluid continuity between the Loire river and the woods.

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Architect: Guillaume Ramilien Architecture SARL
Client: Nièvre Habitat
Location: Fourchambault (58), PRU La Garenne, France
Year: 2012 - 2017
Engineering: La Motrice (paysage/ landscaping architect), bet VRD-Ingénierie (vrd/ roadworks), bet Louis Choulet (fluides et HQE/ environnemental engineering), bet Altaïs (structures/ structure), bet CS2N (économie/ building cost)
Area: 2,500 m2 sp/ 2 ha
Cost: 3,650 k€HT + 650 k€HT
Photographs: Pascal Amoyel (bâtiment construit/ project built)

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

From the architects: In a city split by rail lines, neighborhood transformation through an appreciated "eco-city" must take into account its unique scales and existing qualities :
- the smooth downtown connexion via a footbridge
- the proximity of “La Garenne” woods with their rich arboreal heritage
- an ancient and deeply-rooted gardening culture in urban areas ; and vast open spaces.

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

The project is defined by a strong framework and visible public spaces that include the neighborhood in a fluid continuity between the Loire river and the woods.

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

At the edge of this continuum, the architectural supply is renewed and enriched on a domestic scale through various and unique architectural forms, synonymous with new ways of dwelling.

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

The articulation of constructed volumes forges a link between very different scales, without spliting houses and housing estate.

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Constructions are proposed with a mesured density to provide the highest continuity between woods and neighborhood, and create an unifying landscape axis in varying sequences of ambience.

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Each typology is adjusted to its specific situation while houses are arranged to preserve family privacy.

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

The architectural expression plays on a simple contrast between the minerality of white coated cellular concrete and the shimmering of metal.

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

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Eco-cité La Garenne by Guillaume Ramilien Architecture

The project is defined by a strong framework and visible public spaces that include the neighborhood in a fluid continuity between the Loire river and the woods

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