Bliespark Gymnasium
Sarreguemines, France
Project description
Construction of the new sports complex on the site of a decommissioned barracks. The project involves the construction of the sports facility and the renaturalization of the site to create a large landscaped public park surrounding the new facility.
A Design Respectful of the Spirit of the Place
Beyond an architectural and functional design that respects the required sports program, we sought to promote the revitalization of the “Blies District” by giving our proposal a significant urban and landscape impact. The renaturalization of the tributary stream of the Blies, the Lembach, facilitates connections while offering a relevant urban and sports park, ecological continuity, and the urban integration of the new gymnasium.
Uncovering the stream, which is currently channeled, has proven technically nearly impossible and financially prohibitive. Therefore, we propose symbolizing its course by planting a riparian vegetation zone, similar to that observed along the Blies.
We propose accentuating the topography to renaturalize the streambed without reopening the canalization. The course of the Lembach will take the form of a planted wetland area, which will be crossed at its low and high points by two wooden footbridges integrated into the sports path.
The re-exposed course of the Lembach became the starting point for the design of a public park, guided by long low walls that serve as the facades of the gymnasium’s base.
Project informations
Client
Communauté d’Agglomération Sarreguemines Confluences
Program
Construction of the Bliespark Gymnasium
Surface
Building surface area: 6,176 m²
Landscaped area: 17,660 m²
Photovoltaic panels: 51 m²
Cost of Work
13,600,000 € ex-tax
Status
Phase DET – Scheduled delivery in 2025
Environmental Quality
RE2020 E3C1:
Bioclimatic design, with high compactness, natural cross-ventilation, and 300 lux of natural light in all sports activity rooms.
Photovoltaic roofing. Heating and cooling system certified by ADEM.
External insulation – Landscape integration.
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