Article source: Romain Jamot Architecture

The Jean d’Ormesson library is located in the northern part of the town of Vendargues, in a particular urban context. It is 10 minutes from the village’s center (town hall) and 20-25 minutes from the southern extremities of the agglomeration. The neighborhood is mainly residential and has two schools (Ribambelle and Garrigues schools), a medical center, a stadium and a nursery. The library is ideally located and easily accessible.

The Library is located on the upper part of the parcel, which is on the flattest part of the site. The topology was taken into account in the design and implementation of the building. The library forecourt is an extension to highlight the building. This public space marks a gradual entry into the library and allows the inhabitants to benefit from a vegetated living area punctuated with urban furniture such as benches.

Image Courtesy © M-C Lucat

• Architects: Romain Jamot Architecture
• Project: Jean D’Ormesson Library
• Location: Place Léopold Olivier, Vendargues
• Photography: M-C Lucat
• Client: City Of Vendargues
• Surface: 800 M²
• Cost Of Work: € 1,250,000 Excl.
• Team: R. Jamot Architecte, Seri 34, Alabiso, Calder Ingenerie, Grillet
• Year: Delivery 2021

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