Early Childhood Centre in Autun

The Early Childhood Centre in Autun asserts a unique architectural presence in a changing urban context. Organised in an L-shape around a wide interior gallery, the building houses a daycare centre and a childminder support centre. The architecture plays on a striking contrast between a dark, angular exterior, highlighted by a large iridescent sunshade, and soft, bright, and colourful interior spaces, perfectly suited to early childhood.

Project details

  • Address
    10 rue Henri Dunant, Autun, Saône-et-Loire
  • Dates
    2011-2014
  • Programme
    multi-care nursery with 91 cribs, childminder support centre
  • Surface area
    1,370 m2
  • Budget
    2.9 M€
  • Regulatory framework
    RT 2012 – 50 %
  • Notable details
    Timber frame with internal concrete partition wall for acoustic comfort and thermal inertia, foundations on micropiles (archaeological remains), night-time over-ventilation

Credits

  • Client
    Communauté de communes du Grand Autunois Morvan
  • Project management
    Tectoniques (architect, lead), Tectoniques Ingénieurs (cost consultant), Arborescence (timber structure), Thermibel (electrical engineering, MEP engineering)

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