![Ecole Maternelle de Chaource / Colomès + Nomdedeu Architectes - Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5009/4c84/28ba/0d27/a700/2342/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1419161373)
- Area: 1000 m²
- Year: 2008
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Photographs:Guilhem-Ducléon
Text description provided by the architects. Located in the heart of the Aube Forest, in a rural township, this public equipment is composed of 4 volumes, that have a geometric autonomy and were built in an environment-oriented spirit. The order was for the conception of a preschool as well as a premise for activities and a catering venue where services of the town of Chaource can gather and activities can take place.
![Ecole Maternelle de Chaource / Colomès + Nomdedeu Architectes - Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5009/4c88/28ba/0d27/a700/2343/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1419161375)
The project gives a simple and direct answer to the program as well as to the location while offering a modern architecture that is open, colored with a minimal environmental impact. The structure of the building is made of wood and is conceived in a safe and clean construction and material-recycling strategy.
![Ecole Maternelle de Chaource / Colomès + Nomdedeu Architectes - Windows, Garden](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5009/4c92/28ba/0d27/a700/2345/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1419161404)
The constructions restrict the consumption of energy and take advantage in the renewable energies that are available in the department without degrading them, through the creation of a wood heater.
![Ecole Maternelle de Chaource / Colomès + Nomdedeu Architectes - Image 12 of 20](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5009/4c75/28ba/0d27/a700/233f/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1419161397)
This building relies on its environment’s qualities.
![Ecole Maternelle de Chaource / Colomès + Nomdedeu Architectes - Table, Chair, Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5009/4c66/28ba/0d27/a700/233c/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1419161391)