Department of Underwater and Submarine Research in Marseille

  • Department of Underwater and Submarine Research in Marseille, a linear corten-clad volume with glazed ground floor facing the quay and moored research vessel.
  • Interior workshop of the Department of Underwater and Submarine Research in Marseille, with high concrete structure, orange infill walls and exposed services.
  • Interior view of the Department of Underwater and Submarine Research in Marseille, showing a high concrete hall with orange mezzanine, skylight and service bays.
  • Interior view of the Department of Underwater and Submarine Research in Marseille, with red resin floor, black ceiling and walls, glazed displays and amphorae.
  • Metal mesh balcony of the Department of Underwater and Submarine Research in Marseille, with glazed façade overlooking the industrial harbor and rocky coast.

Project description

Project details

  • Address
    147 Plage de l'estaque, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône
  • Dates
    2003-2009
  • Programme
    workshops, offices, laboratories, conservatory, exhibition hall, library
  • Surface area
    2,885 m2
  • Budget
    4 M€
  • Regulatory framework
    RT 2005
  • Notable details
    Natural ventilation, rainwater harvesting

Credits

  • Client
    Ministère de la Culture
  • Lead architect
    Tectoniques (architect)
  • Project management
    OTH Méditerranée (Complete construction)
  • Photography
    Tectoniques

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