Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA

Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Exterior PhotographyRecreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Interior Photography, Table, ChairRecreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Interior Photography, Dining room, Table, Chair, Shelving, WindowsRecreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Exterior PhotographyRecreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - More Images+ 19

  • Architects: SCHÉMAA
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  350
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2020
  • Photographs
    Photographs:David Foessel
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Technal, Assa Abloy, Saint-Gobain, ACOPLAN, EPSILON, Gerflor, Piveteau bois, VMZINC
More SpecsLess Specs
Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Exterior Photography
© David Foessel

Text description provided by the architects. The new recreation center integrates the site of the Morel de Vindé school group and uses part of the recreational area of the schoolyard. The playground is planted with trees and is bordered to the east by a planted embankment which gives it a remarkable landscaped character. 

Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Exterior Photography
© David Foessel
Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Image 23 of 24
Situation Plan
Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Exterior Photography
© David Foessel

The leisure center is positioned perpendicular to the existing gymnasium and leans against the planted embankment. The link between the recreation center and the gymnasium is made through the new common hall created.

Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Exterior Photography
© David Foessel
Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Exterior Photography, Facade
© David Foessel

This arrangement allows the preservation of optimal sunlight for the classrooms on the ground floor of the elementary school, the creation of a contained outdoor space suitable for the recreation center and the preservation of a clear perspective towards the courtyard from the entrance to the site.

Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Interior Photography, Dining room, Table, Chair, Shelving, Windows
© David Foessel
Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Interior Photography, Table, Chair
© David Foessel

Through the integration of the project into the planted embankment, a dialogue takes place between architecture and the landscape. The embankment no longer only represents a limit between the schoolyard and the street, it forms part of the overall composition of the school group.

Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Table, Chair
© David Foessel
Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Interior Photography, Windows
© David Foessel

The new extracurricular equipment has a double East-West orientation. The activity spaces open to the west on the courtyard. To the east, roof sheds offer views towards the planted embankment and the sky. The classrooms thus benefit from a variety of views and atmospheres, natural sunlight that changes during the day and natural through ventilation.

Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Interior Photography, Table, Chair, Windows
© David Foessel

The activity rooms are designed as modular spaces largely open to the playground. Thanks to the installation of a removable acoustic partition, two of them can be joined together to transform into a large room.

Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Exterior Photography
© David Foessel

The volumes of the activity rooms are treated as two independent elements that project onto the courtyard. The building is made of timber frame and cladding. The facade work is based on a rational, simple and grid design for optimal integration into the built context.

Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA - Exterior Photography
© David Foessel

Project gallery

See allShow less

Project location

Address:78170 La Celle-Saint-Cloud, France

Click to open map
Location to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.
About this office
Cite: "Recreation Center Morel de Vindé / SCHÉMAA" 02 Mar 2021. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/956856/recreation-center-morel-de-vinde-schemaa> ISSN 0719-8884

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.