Refurbishment of a Student Residence in Nantes / Guine et Potin ArchitectsSave this picture! Stphane ChalmeauDormsNantes, FranceArchitects: Guine et Potin ArchitectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:8500 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Stphane ChalmeauManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Alucobond, Kline Lead Architects: Anne-Flore Guine, Herv Potin, Maria Calvo More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The design of the extension to the university campus proposes an "articulation" following a simple, clear geometry, linking the various fragmented entities.This articulation clings to the existing buildings and connects the two existing and preserved buildings, stretching out from the entrance forecourt/hall.Its layout and geometry make it easy to structure the boundaries between the "urban" front and the "landscaped" rear.In keeping with this idea, it is the whole of the building that naturally shapes the exterior spaces.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The building envelops and structures. Thus, planted areas are no longer residual spaces cohabiting with dull, closed facades, but with a chromatic vis--vis organized by strong transparencies and a graphic requalification of existing facades.The existing faades, in the "hard French" style of modernist architecture by Andr Guillou and Pierre Doucet architects, retain their original checkerboard, "honeycomb" appearance in favor of more generous, higher-quality joinery elements, and reinforced insulation to meet thermal performance targets.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!In this way, the simplicity of this articulation enhances the renovated existing building to create a unified, homogeneous whole. In addition, the new green and grey tones of these elements qualitatively reveal the historical and landscape singularities of this site, dotted with gardens, despite the urbanization of the nearby city center.Opening up to the imagination, this architectural composition offers a graphic and singular potential.Save this picture!This formal intention, in addition to its impact, symbolically crystallizes the Cit Universitaire's restructuring and renovation program and composes the generous image of a real estate complex on the scale of the district.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Nantes, FranceLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeMaterialsGlassConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on January 08, 2025Cite: "Refurbishment of a Student Residence in Nantes / Guine et Potin Architects" 08 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025393/refurbishment-of-a-student-residence-in-nantes-guinee-et-potin-architects&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream