J.F. Kennedy School Complex in Lyon

  • Interior classroom of J.F. Kennedy School complex in Lyon with timber floor, large wood-framed windows, storage wall, and exposed beam ceiling with fans.
  • Interior classroom of J.F. Kennedy School complex in Lyon, with exposed timber structure, built‑in storage wall, large windows and light parquet floor.
  • Site plan of the J.F. Kennedy School complex in Lyon, showing the L-shaped buildings within the urban block, surrounding streets and tree-lined open spaces.

    Site plan

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  • Axonometric drawing of the J.F. Kennedy School complex in Lyon, showing L-shaped volumes with flat roofs, rooftop grids, covered walkways and landscaped courtyards.

    Axonometric view

  • Ground floor plan of J.F. Kennedy School complex in Lyon, showing linear classroom wing, service core and circulation facing a landscaped playground with trees.

    Ground floor plan

  • Longitudinal floor plan of J.F. Kennedy School complex in Lyon, showing linear classroom wing, cross circulation cores and compact service block.

    First floor plan

  • Ground floor plan of J.F. Kennedy School complex in Lyon, showing linear classroom wing, circulation spine, service core and two landscaped courtyards.

    Second floor plan

  • Front elevation drawing of the J.F. Kennedy School complex in Lyon, showing a low horizontal volume with regular window bands, central glazed bays and planted forecourt.

    South elevation

Project description

The school is located within a block undergoing transformation, in a heterogeneous suburban context. With a simple form and restrained design, it is set on the street alignment to form an L-shape around a generously planted playground. A through hall manages the junction at the corner and accommodates the main staircase. The building height is stepped back at the top floor to ensure a transition in scale with the surroundings and to create accessible roof terraces. Built in timber and insulated with straw, the building presents a mineral expression on the façades to support its integration and durability.

Project details

  • Address
    1 rue de la Concorde, Lyon, Rhône
  • Dates
    2021-2026
  • Programme
    17 classrooms, cafeteria, library
  • Surface area
    4,300 m2
  • Budget
    11.6 M€
  • Regulatory framework
    RE 2020 niveau 2028 – Cep – 30 %
  • Carbon emissions
    854 kgCO2eq/m2
  • Energy consumption
    -3.9 kWh/m2/year
  • Labels
    Bâtiment biosourcé niveau 3, E4C2
  • Notable details
    Hauteville stone base, lime render, straw insulation, natural night ventilation, adiabatic air handling units, 600 m² of photovoltaic panels.

Credits

  • Client
    Ville de Lyon
  • Lead architect
    Tectoniques (architect)
  • Project management
    Tectoniques Ingénieurs (cost consultant, electrical engineering, MEP engineering, timber structure, concrete structure), eEgenie (sustainability consultant), Gamba (acoustic consultant), LJN (landscape architect), Studis (kitchen designer)
  • Photography
    Pierrick Durand-Glouchkoff

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