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Collège Maximilien Robespierre, Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône (France)
Reference details
- Location Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, France
- Architects Rill Frédérik Architecte, Istres - 13 - CFL Architecture et RI2L Architectes
- Technique(s) VMZINC Standing seam
- Aspect(s) Natural zinc
- Application Type Roofing, Facade
- Contractor(s) SARL Jimenez Charpentes, Carpentras - 84
- Copyright Paul Kozlowski
An authentic marriage
Between river and sea, the Maximilien Robespierre middle school in Port Saint-Louis du Rhône has a net floor area of 10,000 m2 spread out in three buildings. On the roof terrace of one of these, 6 town houses for staff accommodation are set back from the bare portion of the facade. Their natural zinc envelope, installed using the Standing seam technique, distinguishes them from the rest of the building. The roofing and side facades are combined with a slatted rough timber cladding. The natural aspect and nobility of zinc convinced architect Frédérik Rill that this natural combination would create an elegant contrast
