Article source: Architecture Patrick Mauger

The extension to the Miradou fort is an independent structure inserted between the existing fort and the village.  The new building uses the same layout principle as a Vauban fortress.

Image Courtesy © Didier Boy de la Tour

• Architects: Architecture Patrick Mauger
• Project: National Commando Training Centre
• Location: Miradou Fort, 66190 Collioure, FRANCE
• Photography: Didier Boy de la Tour
• Collaborators: Setec Bascou, Bouscat & Pestel, Benjean, Lardart, Olier
• Programme: Café and dining hall, kitchen (490 diners/day) and medical service unit
• Client: French Ministry of Defense, Montpellier Engineering Administration
• Site Area: 2 186 m²
• Environmental aspects: RT 2005
• Status: Built / Delivered in 2007
• Budget: 3.1 M€

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