A School Gymnasium In France Looks Like A Swanky Art Museum
Arch Daily recently featured photos of a school gymnasium in north-eastern France by architects Giovanni PACE architecte and abc-studio.
From the angular exterior and meticulous landscaping, one could easily confuse it with a contemporary art museum. However the design is meant to show "sustainability in a heterogeneous context," according to the architects. It certainly puts our school gyms to shame.
Take a look at the photos below:
The exterior is made up of raw concrete.
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The walls and ceiling are natural wood coated inside.
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The windows allow natural light to come in through the roof.
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The architects were aiming for a "warm and acoustic ambience."
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There are concrete floors in changing rooms and funky tile designs for the showers.
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The orange walls pack a punch against the wood.
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