Article source: Guillaume Ramillien Architecture

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.

Image Courtesy © Pascal Amoyel

• Architects: Guillaume Ramillien Architecture
• Project: ECO-CITE LA GARENNE
• Location: Fourchambault (58), PRU La Garenne,  France
• Photography: Pascal Amoyel
  
• Engineering: La Motrice (paysage/ landscaping architect), bet VRD-Ingénierie (vrd/ roadworks), bet Louis Choulet (fluides et HQE/ environnemental engineering), bet Altaïs (structures/ structure), bet CS2N (économie/ building cost)
• Client: Nièvre Habitat
• Commande: Concours restreint, lauréat
• Cost: 3 650 k€HT + 650 k€HT
• Area: 2 500 m2 sp/ 2 ha
• Year: 2012 – 2017

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