French School In Lome
FRENCH SCHOOL IN LOME
Segond-Guyon Architectes
LOCATION
Ave Sarakawa, Lome, Togo
AREA
2950.0 m2
ARCHITECTS
Segond-Guyon Architectes
CONTRACTOR
Centro Sa
PROJECT YEAR
2016
CATEGORY
Extension
LOCAL ARCHITECTS
GE Architectes & Partenaires
ENGINEER
Beteb
ARCHITECT IN CHARGE
Segond-Guyon Architectes
Text description provided by architect.
The project includes the construction of an elementary school and the extension of a kindergarten. The aim is to build a contextual architecture, fully merged in its environment.
Pavilion architecture that smoothly fits its surrounding vegetation by limiting the footprint and preserving the existing trees.
Moreover, there is no physical barrier thus allowing the view to embrace the entire site. The volumes are made of compressed earth block (CEB), and are covered with light metallic roofs.
The site’s identity is preserved by leaving the existing buildings in place. New constructions are organized around a vegetal playground, following a “U shaped configuration”.
Wide outdoor passageways leading to the classrooms protect from rain and sunlight thanks to large roof overhang.
The use of local resources and local materials generates a subtle balance of textures that gives the place a unique identity.
