SPORTS AND CULTURAL CENTER MARIE-JOSE PEREC AND JOSEPHINE BAKER

Firm LocationNantes - Barcelona, France
CompanyOnze04 Architectes
Lead ArchitectGustavo Silva-Nicoletti
Design Team,Onze04 architects: Principal : Gustavo Silva-Nicoletti, Team : Margaux-Anne BOUVIER, Mathias GERHARDT, Structural Engineer: EVEN, Textile Architecture Consultant : Asteo, Environmental Engineer : SOLAB, Quantity Surveyor : 107Eco, Acoustic Engineer: Avel Acoustique, Copyright Pictures : Juan CARDONA
ClientLa Bouëxière Town hall, France

The complex is divided into two volumes (complex-hall and dance hall) to allow the new public promenade to run through the building, connecting the existing facilities and the new complex with the surrounding neighbourhoods. The multi-sports hall formes a rectangular plan covered by a textile roof with four peaks ranging from 13 m to 28 m at the highest point. The textile covering provides even, constant light throughout the day. At night, its white fabric envelope transforms it into a backlit lantern, embodying the renewal of the entire sports and cultural centre.