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.
Project Name: Eco-cité La Garenne
Architect Name: Guillaume Ramillien 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.
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.
The articulation of constructed volumes forges a link between very different scales, without splitting houses and housing estate.
Constructions are proposed with a measured density to provide the highest continuity between woods and neighborhoods and create a unifying landscape axis in varying sequences of ambiance.
Each typology is adjusted to its specific situation while houses are arranged to preserve family privacy.
The architectural expression plays on a simple contrast between the minerality of white-coated cellular concrete and the shimmering of metal.
