Rouen Grand Mare

Rouen Grand Mare
Courtesy of Beckmann-N’Thépé architects

ROUEN GRAND MARE

Beckmann-N’Thépé architects

ARCHITECTS
Beckmann-N’Thépé architects

AREA
950.0 m2

YEAR
2008

LOCATION
Rouen, France

CATEGORY
Public Architecture

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On the basis of a town plan laid down by Nicolas Michelin agency, and more specifically on the site of an old 60s and 70s housing bar, the building designed by the architects introduces a cosiness that should encourage more dynamic social relations on the housing estate.

Rouen Grand Mare
Courtesy of Beckmann-N’Thépé architects
Rouen Grand Mare
Courtesy of Beckmann-N’Thépé architects

The buildings use an architectural style which is in keeping with the neighboring buildings designed by Marcel Lods and the slab constructions.

Thereby creating a very horizontal look on the border of two sectors, one being the "rue César Frank" business area and the other the shopping precinct on the square side (cyberbase, doctor's surgeries, etc.).

Rouen Grand Mare
Courtesy of Beckmann-N’Thépé architects
Rouen Grand Mare
Courtesy of Beckmann-N’Thépé architects

Divided by landscape designers Claire Gilot and Daphné Mandel-Bouvard, the planted patio highlights the project's transparent, fluid, transverse qualities.

The 2 plots are synonymous with sobriety, using basis but quality materials: metal for the roof and awning, placed over silk-screen printed glass on the facades.

Rouen Grand Mare
Courtesy of Beckmann-N’Thépé architects


Rouen Grand Mare
Courtesy of Beckmann-N’Thépé architects
Rouen Grand Mare
Courtesy of Beckmann-N’Thépé architects
Rouen Grand Mare
Courtesy of Beckmann-N’Thépé architects


Rouen Grand Mare
Rouen Grand Mare


Rouen Grand Mare
Rouen Grand Mare


Rouen Grand Mare
Rouen Grand Mare
Rouen Grand Mare