TEXT_Located between the districts of Courréjean and Bourg d’Ornon, the project for the south-east sector embodies not only the possibility of building a new district but also a real opportunity to introduce an innovative and exemplary approach which will benefit all inhabitants of the municipality. In reality, heavily disadvantaged by elements of infrastructure which both reduce its attractiveness and identity and divide it up into a series of urban “pieces”, the municipality currently suffers as a consequence of its position at the edge of the city and the many resulting challenges (private housing developments, logistics zones, …). Starting with an analysis at a number of scales, our project builds upon the landscaping richness of the site, emphasising the natural qualities of the area and the east-west connection with the banks of the Garonne. The creation of a new district with a mix of ambiences also serves to enhance the quality of the existing centre. Finally, the project is constantly guided by the principle of architectural, urban and landscape quality.
Sustainable district, Villenave d'Ornon, 2010
- PROGRAM_regional development plan – south-east sector
- LOCATION_Villenave d’Ornon (33)
- SURFACE AREA_10ha operational sector – 60ha reflection sector
- COST_€9,704,000 (excluding tax) (public space)
- CLIENT_municipality of Villenave d’Ornon
- DESIGNER_Agence Patrick Chavannes
- ROLE_overall development plan
- PHASE_competition
- COLLABORATORS_developer: Clairsienne / associated architect : Bernard Buhler / TCE engineer : IOSIS / sutainable development engineer : Franck Boutté consultant / landscape design : Biotope