Through its positioning and the form it creates, our building integrates smoothly and elegantly into the site, respecting its topography and the surrounding natural areas as much as possible. The natural slope of the land is used to reduce the visual impact of the building’s height while limiting the need for major earthworks.
The architecture plays with the viaduct, whose strong presence defines the identity of the site. As an inseparable element of the landscape, the viaduct played a key role in our integration strategy. The bridge piers create a regular grid that breaks up and structures the land. We chose to use this grid to give meaning to our construction and highlight what already exists. Thus, our building draws inspiration from this immediate context by adopting its proportions, extending the grid to create new spaces, and enhancing the perspectives at the site entrance.
Oriented towards the soft mobility pathway along the river, the future facility creates living spaces that every user can easily appropriate, regardless of their mode of movement, physical abilities, or whether they practice indoor or outdoor activities.
The created spaces are understated and harmonious. Simple and durable materials are used both inside and outside. Wood is predominantly present indoors, where it brings warmth, visual comfort, and aesthetic quality while being protected from weather exposure. Metal and Trespa are used on the exterior to reduce maintenance needs and ensure the building’s longevity. Their implementation and appearance echo the tones of wood and evoke its warmth.
The sports complex is widely open to the outside: open to the city and to the future developments along the river, it provides good visibility of the sports activities taking place within the complex.
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility is ensured for all indoor and outdoor facilities. The equipment is either on a single level or accessible via an elevator for the clubhouse and administrative offices located on the upper floor.