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HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture

HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture

TRACKS

HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat

ARCHITECTS
Tracks

CLIENT
Les Manifectures D'auvergne: Hermès Immobilier

ACOUSTIC ENGINEER
Altia

ECONOMIST
Bmf

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Batiserf

LANDSCAPER
Luc Léotoing Paysage Urbanisme

CIVIL ENGINEER
Okaré Ingénierie

HERITAGE ARCHITECT
Abdpa

KITCHEN DESIGNER
Begc

FLUID ENGINEER
Barbanel

HIGH ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Tribu

PHOTOGRAPHS
Guillaume Amat

AREA
7950 M²

YEAR
2024

LOCATION
France

CATEGORY
Factory, Adaptive Reuse, Heritage

HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat

Text description provided by architect.

The project for the new leather's manufacture in Riom is being established within a section of the town's former Tobacco Factory, built in 1877.

Located near the city center, just 400 meters from the train station, the twenty or so buildings are bordered to the east by railway tracks, and to the north, south, and west by residential areas and intermediate housing.

HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat
HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat

The rehabilitation of the Tobacco Factory preserves and enhances the building's envelope and roof, which have been listed in the Inventory of Historic Monuments since 2004.

The project integrates itself humbly and discreetly within the existing structure. Unlike the group's usual single-story workshops, this building necessitates a multi-story leather's manufacture facility.

HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat
HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat

A vertical design approach was therefore adopted to ensure an efficient and effective workflow and connectivity across all spaces.

The intervention aims to maintain the site's manufacturing vocation, preserve exceptional craftsmanship, and revitalize this industrial heritage by adapting it to contemporary production practices.

HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat
HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat

"Destroy as little as possible and build as little as possible."

Unsightly additions (such as freight elevators and rooftop exhausts) have been removed, and in keeping with the original roof trusses, some roof sections have been replaced with skylights or an open patio, bringing natural light into the heart of the workshops.

The new entrance is marked by grand openings that extend the existing ones.

HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat
HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat
HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat

Additionally, a fully glazed footbridge now connects the first floors of the two buildings.

Finally, to make use of the attic space with its magnificent curved concrete framework, skylights integrated into the sloping roof provide illumination for the workspaces.

By repurposing an existing building, the project significantly reduces its carbon footprint.

HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat
HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat
HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat

The use of bio-based materials (wooden structures, hemp insulation) aligns with traditional construction methods while minimizing ecological impact (natural ventilation).

Furthermore, the landscaping project creates a green setting for the site, incorporating rainwater retention strategies and highlighting a selection of local plant species.

HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat
HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat
HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
© Guillaume Amat


HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
Plan - Ground Floor
HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
Plan - 3rd Floor


HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
Section - Patio
HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
Section - Hall


HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
Axonometry - Marquise
HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
Axonometry - Intervention
HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
Detail East Elevation - Walkway Connection
HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture
Detail - Marquise

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