Ecole Polytechnique Learning Centre / Sou Fujimoto Architects + Nicolas Laisné Associés + OXO Architectes

With an idea based on "flexibility, mingling and openness," Sou Fujimoto Architects, Manal Rachdi OXO Architects and Nicolas Laisné Associates have been announced as winners of a restricted competition to design a new Ecole Polytechnique learning center at Paris-Saclay University. The winning scheme, chosen over four finalists, will consolidate six institutions under one roof: Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Mines-Telecom, AgroParisTech, ENSTA ParisTech, ENSAE ParisTech and Institut d'Optique (IOGS).

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R1 Plan. Image Courtesy of Sou Fujimoto Architects, Manal Rachdi OXO Architects and Nicolas Laisné Associates

"Opening up to the linear park in front, the Learning Center is invaded by nature," describes the team, commenting on the design's intention to be an extension of the landscape. "Inside, a wide atrium is inhabited by the light vegetation and a series of walkways and staircases creating numerous informal spaces for teachers, students and visitors allowing new places to meet or work. These platforms, the 'spontaneous amphitheaters' and the classrooms are united under one roof providing promiscuity and privacy in an intimate relationship with nature."

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Courtesy of Sou Fujimoto Architects, Manal Rachdi OXO Architects and Nicolas Laisné Associates

"People won’t pass each other in corridors anymore, but meet in vivid places, in a unique space bathed in soft light, with surprising and changing views," adds the team. "The large transparent facade of the Learning Center opens to the West on the 'Green,' a vast public space covered by lawns and partly wooded. The building is thus seen as an open space revealing the activities taking place in its heart and stands as an architectural and academic emblem of the future neighborhood.
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Section. Image Courtesy of Sou Fujimoto Architects, Manal Rachdi OXO Architects and Nicolas Laisné Associates

The 10,000-square-meter building will provide for 150 staff and welcome 2,000 students with programs ranging from lecture halls and classroom, to "distance learning rooms," collaborative project areas, a cafeteria and relaxation spaces. 

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Courtesy of Sou Fujimoto Architects, Manal Rachdi OXO Architects and Nicolas Laisné Associates
  • Architects

  • Location

    ESTACA Campus Paris-Saclay, D10, 78180 Montigny-le-Bretonneux
  • Sou Fujimoto Design Team

    Sou Fujimoto (partner in charge); Marie de France (project manager)
  • Manal Rachdi OXO Design Team

    Manal Rachdi (partner in charge); Traian Bompa, Helena Frigola (project manager)
  • Nicolas Laisné Associés Design Team

    Nicolas Laisné, Dimitri Roussel (partner in charge); Margaux Desombre (project manager)
  • Consultants

    EGIS Batiments
  • Acoustician

    Lamoureux Acoustics
  • Perspective

    RSI-studio, Manal Rachdi OXO Architects, Nicolas Laisne Associes
  • Conception + Environmental Engineer Consultant

    Frank Boutte Consultants
  • Project Year

    2015
  • Photographs

    Courtesy of Sou Fujimoto Architects, Manal Rachdi OXO Architects and Nicolas Laisné Associates
  • Area

    10000.0 m2

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Address:ESTACA Campus Paris-Saclay, D10, 78180 Montigny-le-Bretonneux

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Cite: Karissa Rosenfield. "Ecole Polytechnique Learning Centre / Sou Fujimoto Architects + Nicolas Laisné Associés + OXO Architectes" 07 Apr 2015. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/616637/sou-fujimoto-lead-team-selected-to-design-ecole-polytechnique-learning-centre-in-paris> ISSN 0719-8884

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