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Lycée franco-allemand

Buc, FR

The Franco-German school in Buc is transformed into an integrated educational campus that strengthens its international identity and connection to the landscape. The design combines new and existing structures into a cohesive and open learning environment.

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The project restructures and extends the existing lycée, adding a new primary school and integrating the sports hall into a unified ensemble. Retaining the structural framework of the existing buildings, the design introduces new volumes that follow soft, horizontal lines and connect harmoniously with the surrounding landscape. Oriented towards the adjacent park, the buildings open learning spaces to nature, creating strong visual and spatial links to greenery.

Oriented towards the adjacent park, the buildings open learning spaces to nature, creating strong visual and spatial links to greenery. A transparent entrance facade towards the street forms a clear and inviting arrival, leading into a central atrium that connects all functions. Towards the park, the architecture becomes more fluid and landscape-oriented, offering diverse views and enhancing the relationship between interior and exterior. A large canopy structure links courtyard and atrium, forming the social and cultural heart of the campus.

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The result is a flexible and identity-forming educational environment that fosters exchange, cultural interaction, and a strong connection to its natural context.

Client
Conseil Général des Yvelines
Architects
Behnisch Architekten, Stuttgart with Atelier 2a+, Versailles, France
Competition

2016, 1st prize