Recreational Community Center Châtelaine - Balexert

The image of the East entrance of the site has been requalified by the new construction whereas to the West, bleachers connect the building to the new esplanade. Situated in a slight slope, the building is located in the center of a public park surrounded by several communal buildings. 

This functional and spatial continuity along with the existing topography allows for an optimal distribution of the project and its spatial requirements. This strategy ensures a balance between the volumetric needs and the shape of the terrain shape forming a direct relationship.

The new building thus increases the relationship between the interior and exterior by guaranteeing natural light optimal quality of the internal flow and movement.

The single-leveled building facilitates the connections and fluidity of the circulation, taking into consideration the needs of people with reduced mobility.

To achieve this, the ground floor has two core areas on either side located at the end of each activity rooms.

Access to the technical rooms located in the basement can be reached from the outside, retaining its functional independence. 

The office of the educators and community center administrators are located near the entrance.