La Source, media library and centre for eco-citizenship in Le Bouscat (France)

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Architects: atelier d?architecture King Kong

Location: Le Bouscat, France

Architect In Charge: atelier d?architecture King Kong

Area: 3720.0 sqm

Project Year: 2013

Photographs: Arthur Péquin

Project Manager: Julie Dehaut

Technical Engineering Company: Artelia

Acoustician: idB Acoustique

Construction Economist: VPEAS

Graphist Designer: Julie Soistier

Client: Métropole Aménagement, on behalf of Le Bouscat city hall

Building: 2560 m2

Surroundings: 1160 m2
© Arthur Péquin

From the architect. La Source, media library and centre for eco-citizenship in Le Bouscat (France)The new building and its function are immediately intelligible as one approaches from Rue Emile Zola, thanks to clear signage positioned on the east façade, while the main entrance is situated on Rue Formigé, thereby creating a direct connection with the bus stop opposite. The building?s accessibility via public transport and its inherent eco-mobility is therefore clearly brought to the fore and visually underscored.

© Arthur Péquin

To avoid the broken lines created by positioning the building on Rue Émile Zola, t...