Multipurpose sports hall and Secondary School in Apples,

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Sumit Singhal
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Multipurpose sports hall and Secondary School in Apples, Switzerland by Graeme Mann & Patricia Capua Mann architects dipl. epfl fas sia

July 5th, 2015 by Sumit Singhal

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The village of Apples is located at the foot of the Jura mountains, north of the city of Morges. To address today’s strong population growth in the region, a dozen municipalities joined forces to build a new school complex.

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Architects: Graeme Mann & Patricia Capua Mann architects dipl. epfl fas sia
Project: Multipurpose sports hall and Secondary School
Location: Apples, VD, Switzerland
Photography: Thomas Jantscher
Building client: Community of Apples, Bière and surrounding
Building managment: Tekhné Management SA, Jean-Daniel Beuchat
Fonction: Multipurpose sports hall and Secondary School
Structural engineering: AIC ingénieurs conseils SA, Lausanne
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Electric engineering: Perrin & Spaeth SA, Genève
Land surface: 11’023 m²
Built-on surface: 4’609 m²
Total costs (CFC 1-9): 17’500’000 CHF
Cost by m³ (CFC 2): 560 CHF
Competition: 2007
Building period: 2008 – 2009
Status: Completed
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The Collège du Léman, an extension of the Collège du Plateau, is built on a shelf on otherwise sloped terrain overlooking Lake Geneva, faces the existing building and defines an outdoor space used as playground. The new building comprises two parts aligned in the form of an “L”, one to accommodate classrooms, the other a multipurpose hall. Through the shape of its roof, the new building engages a dialogue with the existing building and, through its location at the entrance to the village, maintains a strong link with the site and its environment.

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The design of the new school complex is marked by the alternating use of lateral façades crowned by high roofs and pitched façades reminiscent of the typical features of large Vaud farmhouses. Designed with copper cladding and wide windows, the extension stands out from the existing building by the abstract use of materials without denying its allegiance to the new complex. From the playground, the main entrance connects to a walk-through space used both as a foyer for the multipurpose hall and as a dining hall. Inside, the classrooms and corridors benefit from the spatial potential of the inclining roof as well as from the generous supply of natural daylight further amplified as a result of reflection on the white concrete walls. Like the town council chambers located under the eaves of the second floor and orientated by a large window in the direction ofthe village, the materials and large-sized openings convey an atmosphere of protection and overture to the outside world.

Image Courtesy © Thomas Jantscher

Image Courtesy © Graeme Mann & Patricia Capua Mann architects dipl. epfl fas sia

: Image Courtesy © Thomas Jantscher

: Image Courtesy © Thomas Jantscher

: Image Courtesy © Thomas Jantscher

: Image Courtesy © Thomas Jantscher

: Image Courtesy © Thomas Jantscher

: Image Courtesy © Thomas Jantscher

: Image Courtesy © Graeme Mann & Patricia Capua Mann architects dipl. epfl fas sia

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Tags: Apples, Switzerland

Categories: School, Sports Hall

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