The Jacques Gilbert-Collet nursery school, designed by ETRA architecture in 1990, adopts a sensory approach that interacts with the elements—earth, water, air, and fire—to enhance learning. While its design reflects humanistic and ecological principles, it suffers from thermal discomfort due to extensive glass surfaces, making it costly to maintain. Recent renovations focus on improving energy efficiency and comfort through a bioclimatic strategy, including resizing glass areas and introducing a perforated cladding. The new awning enhances architectural unity, linking the school to its surroundings and modernizing its community role.
"The Jacques Gilbert-Collet nursery school embraces a sensory architectural approach, immersing children in the primal elements while fostering innovative educational practices."
"Thirty years later, the building faces challenges such as thermal discomfort and energy inefficiency, prompting a need for renovations to enhance usability and comfort."
"The architects' new design includes a bioclimatic strategy, resizing glass elements and adding new perforated cladding to optimize the building's performance and aesthetics."
"A distinctive awning now unites the structure, creating a welcoming link to the community and enhancing the overall architectural integrity of the nursery school."
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