Critical regionalism, pastiche or (post) modernity. To build in La Grande-Motte questions the heritage of the 30 glorious years, symbolized among other things in France, by new cities or tourists resorts on the coast. 

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Architects: Zakarian-Navelet Architectes

Location: La Grande-Motte, France

Architects In Charge: Stanislas Zakarian, Olivier Navelet

Area: 142.0 m2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Stéphane Chalmeau

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From the architect. Critical regionalism, pastiche or (post) modernity. To build in La Grande-Motte questions the heritage of the 30 glorious years, symbolized among other things in France, by new cities or tourists resorts on the coast. 
© Stéphane Chalmeau

In this context, our response seeks to give to the youth centre the voluntarism of our time. Generosity and continuity of public paths, sustainability and economy of materials with enhancement of the plasticity of concrete. Not to mention a lush nature and omnipresent nature. 

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The programme is divided into two entities and is enriched by a third one not pro-vided in the programme: the patio. Hart and flesh of the project, it introduces an un-expected dimension to the initial programme. The public space penetrates into the centre of our construction and the...