Designed by Architecture Patrick Mauger, the campus of University of Pau et Pays de l?Adour (UPPA), bearing the hallmark of its architect Andr̩ Gr̩sy, is immersed in wooded grounds and has a strong relationship with its environment. In order to comply with the project developed by the university, to coordinate the different activities, and to upgrade Рin terms of quantity and quality Рthe material means and real estate, the building of the Facult̩ de Droit, Economie et Gestion РFaculty of Law, Economics & Management Рand of the Institut d?Administration des Entreprises РInstitute of Business Administration Рis reorganized, and an extension of the research centre is created.
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The world of research is constantly changing. Therefore the project developed by Patrick Mauger is open-ended.
Inside, the entrance lobby is considerably enlarged. Orientation is facilitated. Circulation flows are separated. New vertical circulation routes allow better connections between floor levels, and it will be possible to create future extensions by adapting them. These strongly-marked architectural spaces make it easy for users to find their bearings and create favourable conditions for communication. On the south, an extension with full-height glazing is added onto the existing longitudinal building, extending the developed architecture into the grounds, to accommodate functions of the programme.
Photography: Didier Boy de la Tour
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