Parc Des Loges - Childhood And Sports Center

Each project emerges from a careful reading of its surroundings, seeking a balance between nature, use, and material.

AN ARCHITECTURE WITH DEEP ROOTS

Perfectly integrated into the site's natural topography, the project follows the slope without artificial alteration.

Connected by delicate glazed walkways, these autonomous volumes encourage natural light, visual connections, and a relationship with the living environment. An allegory of the constituent materials of the lodge park, the facades are made of load-bearing rammed earth, and the interior framework is entirely wooden.

Inspired by the Waldkindergarten philosophy, the project offers a playful and immersive vision of learning—one that is deeply anchored in nature and the living world.

SOBRIETY-ORIENTED MATERIALS

The entire project follows a demanding environmental approach. The 665 m³ of load-bearing earth used for the façades—equivalent to 1,330 m² of 50-cm-thick walls—were sourced from the Grand Paris metro tunnel excavations.

Adjustable sunshades and deep roof overhangs regulate sunlight naturally. The building orientation captures winter light and promotes natural summer ventilation. Abundant, diverse vegetation limits urban heat island effects and strengthens local biodiversity.

Wood and rammed earth create a soft, rooted architecture with simple geometric shapes. In this working-class community, where many children do not leave the city during school breaks, the childhood center is meant to be both a place of learning and a space for escape.

Wood, warm and tactile, defines the interiors and the structure. At the base, low-carbon textured concrete, punctuated with glazed panels at child height (60 cm), combines sturdiness, natural light, and intimacy.

Its gently sloping roof lowers toward the leisure area, preserving light and views within the courtyards. Integrated into the whole, it reinforces the idea of a shared, intergenerational, and open public space at the heart of the city.