The Atrium University Library

SCAU

ARCHITECTS
Scau

CLIENT
Université Paul-valery Montpellier Iii

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Colas Midi Méditerranée

LIFTS
Thyssenkrupp Ascenseurs

PAINTING
Languedoc Chantier

FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
Bec Construction Languedoc Roussillon

GREEN SPACES
Les Jardins De Provence

INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION
Sodac, Muzeum, Roux Freres, Cantante, Eurosyntec

HVAC CONSULTANS
Thermatic

PLUMBING ENGINEER
Thermatic

ELECTRICITY ENGINEERING
Engie Ineo

ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT
Coste Architecture

ECONOMIST
Cabinet Frustie & Associé

METAL WORK
Gargini

DESIGN OFFICE
Oteis, Arcora, Transsolar, Concepto, Hedont, Rore

WATERPROOFING
Smac

SIGNAGE SYSTEM DESIGN
Sovilec

FACADE SYSTEM
Carre

INTERIOR FURNITURE
S E C – Silvera, Idm, Quinette Gallay Renaissance, Bruynzeel Rangements, Rbc Mobilier

AUDIO VISUAL
Videlio Iec

PHOTOGRAPHS
Takuji Shimmura, Photo Bruno Delamain

YEAR
2024

LOCATION
Montpellier, France

CATEGORY
Library

Text description provided by architect.

The project aims to materialize two paradoxical but coexisting visions of learning practices.

On the three open plan and orthonormal upper floors, there are the fewest possible structural constraints, flat surfaces open to appropriation and learning as a mental voyage, above ground.

In contrast, on the floors below, the topography of a rolling, twisting, and folding landscape, echoes learning more about its physicality and materiality, by engaging the body's movement in its environment.

Linking these two worlds are split and folded sheets of concrete.