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Dominique Coulon & associés

Antipode cultural hub . Rennes

Dominique Coulon & associés . photos: © Eugeni PONS

The cultural hub Antipode is constructed in the new concerted development zone of the eco-district of La Courrouze, two kilometers away from the historic center of Rennes with very good tramways and soft mobility connections. Urban planners Secchi and Vigano organized the various programmes like large islets flooded by vegetation. The site is a vast territory on which were historically armament factories. To make its memory last, some walls have been preserved as well as large trees that punctuate the horizon. Continue reading Dominique Coulon & associés

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Dominique Coulon & associés

Home for people suffering from mental disorders . Still

Dominique Coulon & associés . photos: © Eugeni Pons

Located at the entrance to the Bruche valley, Still is a typical village in Alsace, nestling among the foothills of the valley, where woodland, clearings and running water create a soothing landscape. The home is for people with severe mental health needs and suffering from anxiety, displaying aggressive behaviour, or suffering from any other form of sensorial disorder, which means that the architecture must accurately match the needs of this specific public. Continue reading Dominique Coulon & associés

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Dominique Coulon & Associés

‘Simone Veil’ group of schools . Villejuif

Dominique Coulon & Associés . photos: © Clément Guillaume

This group of schools is part of the response to the shortage of school premises in the centre and northern parts of the town of Villejuif, on the outskirts of Paris. The reservoir site where it is located is exceptional in the town, on two counts: it is protected from sound disturbance, and it has a number of large trees in addition to its water feature. Continue reading Dominique Coulon & Associés