Sports and training center

Project description

Construction of sports facilities in La Plaine des Palmistes

Our approach to the site layout stems from a thorough analysis of the entire site, considering both its undeniable assets and its constraints: open views towards the majestic ramparts forming an amphitheater-like backdrop; breathtaking views of the Biberon Waterfall; the lush and rich vegetation of the upper part of the site, which we have referred to as the “green island”; significant slope; “micro-landscapes” in the Ravines forming clear physical and visual cuts in the landscape composition; the strategic location of the site near the town center; the mysterious character due to the fog; the lower part of the site and the edges of the “green island” that are damaged and in need of restructuring; the isolation of the “green island.”

Based on these fundamentals, we focused on achieving a gentle recomposition of the site, supported by the foundational lines of the landscape framework and the existing road network principle of the town. La Plaine des Palmistes is organized along the RN3. This road is visible across the entire island as it runs diagonally from Saint-Pierre to Saint Benoît. A system of secondary roads perpendicular to this main road then serves the entire town.

Our access plan follows this existing logic, with three roads perpendicular to the RN3:

• Avenue du Stade (providing access to the reception area, medical-sports center, restaurant, and accommodation center via Rue des Jardies, with direct access to Stade Adrien Robert, large sports fields, and general parking).
• Rue Adolphe Arzal (access to the swimming pool).
• A New Pedestrian Path (providing a direct pedestrian route to all buildings, from the RN3 and the Maison du Parc).

The New Pedestrian Path is particularly important. It forms the backbone of the project. It connects all units of the sports center, providing direct and secure pedestrian access to the swimming pool and the sports center from the village.

We then designed a system of soft, perpendicular pathways that irrigate the entire site and connect the three main axes. Their meandering paths are not artificial, as they follow the natural topography of the land, avoid areas with endemic plants, and respect the slope required for accessibility for people with disabilities.