Espace Mayenne, sports and culture equipment, Laval

Emerging from a green base, Espace Mayenne is an urban landmark, visible from the ring road to the north. To the west, its shape is sculpted by the landscape, which forms the protected forecourt and penetrates the building, inviting visitors to discover the interior in a fluid way. Forming a landscaped base, the tiered seating and support functions are integrated into the ground. Above, the 3 halls (main hall, training hall and conference hall) are arranged in a star shape around a protected forecourt that opens onto the green heart. The facade, made of anodised aluminium flakes, plays with the variations in light and integrates the building into its environment. Each room has a ‘face’ that sets the scene for the landscape from the inside and becomes communicative at night, revealing its activity. A signal building to the north, it becomes a protective building to the south, open to the neighbourhood and its urban park.

Team

Directors

Antoine Buisseret, Alexandre Franc

Team

Véronique Zamant, Pauline Lazareff, Kalina Petkova, Christel Dudragné