Article source: Graeme Mann & Patricia Capua Mann architects dipl. epfl fas sia

The expansion of the existing sports hall is the result of a competition and left little margin of freedom because of a limited perimeter. Due to its position, the new extension reinforces the western boundary with the countryside and takes advantage of the break in terrain in order to reduce the impact of volume on the site. The quest for continuity with the existing building dictates the rules in terms of extension volume. The “fusional” approach adopted towards the existing structure allows to define a single entrance for the three sports halls.

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• Architects: Graeme Mann & Patricia Capua Mann architects dipl. epfl fas sia
• Project: Dual sports hall
• Location: Borex-Crassier, Switzerland
• Photography: Thomas Jantscher, Clarens
• Designers: Mann & Capua Mann, architectes dipl. EPFL FAS SIA
• Collaborator: Rodrigo del Canto
• Building client: Community  of Borex and Crassier
• Building managment: Regtec SA, Lausanne – B. Flach (more…)