Video: 100 Social Housing Units in Caen / OLGGA Architects

Along with ArtefactoryLab, OLGGA Architects put together this creative video presentation for a social housing competition in , . The mixed-use building includes 100 affordable housing units, ground floor retail units and community spaces. The residential units gradually stack up to six stories, maximizing the potential of the site while remaining sensitive to the surrounding context. Stepped terraces provide private outdoor spaces for each dwelling unit while simultaneously allowing for optimal daylighting and natural ventilation.

Continue reading for more information and images. 

Stadium du Littoral / OLGGA Architects

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Architects: OLGGA Architects /  Alice Vaillant, Guillaume Grenu, Nicolas Le Meur
Location: , France
Client: City of Grande Synthe
Engineering: Sogeti ingénierie
Acoustic: Abe acoustique
Project Year: 2011
Project Area: 2,433 sqm
Photographs: Julien Lanoo

Upon its Grand Opening September 4, 2011, the Stadium du Littoral, constructed in Grande Synthe, is the first facility north of Paris integrating five athletic disciplines under one roof. Designed by OLGGA Architectes, this athletic complex includes stadium seating for 617, two club houses, locker rooms, a community recreation room and administrative offices.

Recreational Center / Olgga Architects

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We are featuring yet another competition entry from Olgga Architects this week, this time their second place proposal for a Recreational Center in ’ 20th arrondissement. Further images and a description from the architects after the break.

International Graphic Design Center / Olgga Architects

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The French design team, Olgga Architects, recently placed second in the competition to design the International Graphic Design Center in Chaumont, . Images of their proposal in addition to a press release narrative from the architects can be viewed after the jump.

Flake House / Olgga Architects

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Architects: Olgga Architects
Location: Nantes,
Client: Le Lieu Unique
Consultants: Home Bois Distribution
Project Area: 22 sqm
Project Year: 2009
Photographs: Fabienne Delafraye & Olgga Architects

Athletic Center / Olgga Architects

Olgga Architects‘ Athletic Center in the Basroch neighborhood of Grande Synthe, is currently under construction.  This new recreational infrastructure, which will host rugby, soccer, and cycling and archery clubs, also responds to a strict criteria of sustainability with the inclusion of solar panels for over 40% of hot water heating, 10800sf of photovoltaic membranes on the roof to address peak electricity demands ,a retaining pond and water treatment locale for internal consumption and Utilization of post-consumer and recyclable materials for façades.

More about the Athletic Center after the break.