![Elven School And Recreational Center / Atelier 56S - Exterior Photography, Concrete](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5d9e/5613/284d/d172/4100/0154/newsletter/A56S_ELVEN_01.jpg?1570657783)
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Architects: Atelier 56S
- Area: 740 m²
- Year: 2019
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Photographs:Jeremias Gonzalez
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Reynaers Aluminium, Le Prieuré, Reckli
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Text description provided by the architects. Located within the boundaries of the existing school, the project is divided following the natural topography of the site : In the lower part, the recreational center directly connected to the public space benefits from an underexploited courtyard.
![Elven School And Recreational Center / Atelier 56S - Exterior Photography, Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5d9e/564e/284d/d172/4100/0155/newsletter/A56S_ELVEN_04.jpg?1570657842)
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On the upper level the new classrooms are oriented towards the current school courtyard. The complex takes advantage of an East-West exposure and quietly fits into its surroundings.
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![Elven School And Recreational Center / Atelier 56S - Exterior Photography, Facade, Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5d9e/56ad/284d/d129/7c00/03e7/newsletter/A56S_ELVEN_07.jpg?1570657939)
The materiality chosen for the recreational center is in continuity with the existing school in concrete. A mineral and monolithic shape emerges from the existing topography.
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The interior spaces surprise by their brightness and transparency brought by the patios and the warm atmosphere of the wood cladding. The upper part, which houses three classrooms is built in a mixed concrete and wood structure.
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![Elven School And Recreational Center / Atelier 56S - Interior Photography, Dining room, Table, Chair](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5d9e/57c1/284d/d129/7c00/03ec/newsletter/A56S_ELVEN_12.jpg?1570658216)