Administrative Restaurant in Bron

  • Street view of the CETE administrative restaurant in Bron, a low black volume wrapped in horizontal chestnut slats on a metal exostructure, set in a lawn.
  • Outdoor terrace of the CETE administrative restaurant in Bron, with metal exostructure and chestnut canopy casting linear shadows over seating and lawn.
  • Timber-deck terrace of the CETE administrative restaurant in Bron, under a chestnut log canopy on a metal exostructure, facing glazed orange volumes.
  • Interior of the CETE administrative restaurant in Bron, showing timber structure, glazed clerestory, modular dining furniture and warm natural light.
  • Exterior view of the CETE administrative restaurant in Bron, showing staggered timber-clad volumes under a chestnut log canopy on a metal exostructure.
  • Detail of the CETE administrative restaurant in Bron, showing a metal exostructure supporting horizontal chestnut branches as a solar screen on the façade.

Project description

The administrative restaurant of the CETE (Centre for Facilities’ Technical Studies) in Bron provides 400 seats and hosts occasional events. Integrated into the orthogonal layout of the campus, it is composed of five staggered modules that accommodate terraces. The whole is sheltered by a sunshade made of young chestnut trees fixed to a metal exostructure. The volumes are based on a rational, repetitive structural grid that allows a high degree of flexibility in the layout. The profile of the roof structure provides zenithal lighting and promotes natural ventilation.

Project details

  • Address
    25 avenue François Mitterrand, Bron, Rhône
  • Dates
    2005-2007
  • Programme
    Administrative restaurant with 400 seats
  • Surface area
    850 m2
  • Budget
    1.5 M€
  • Regulatory framework
    RT 2005
  • Labels
    NF HQE Tertiaire, HPE 2005
  • Notable details
    Thermal protection shade structure, ground-coupled heat exchanger
  • Awards
    Palmarès des réalisations bois Rhône-Alpes
  • Selected media
    Ecologik – octobre 2010, Environnement & technique – novembre 2009, Habiter écolo – 2009, Ego bio – 2008, Woodsurfer – septembre 2008

Credits

  • Client
    CETE 69
  • Project management
    Tectoniques (architect, lead), Sechaud et Boussuyt (concrete structure), Jacques Anglade (timber structure), Enertech (electrical engineering, MEP engineering), Cholley-Minangoy (cost consultant), Fluitec (kitchen designer), Acouphen (acoustic consultant)
  • Photography
    Erick Saillet

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