Rehabilitation and extension of the Technopolitain site – Creusot (71)
This new “concept space” is located at the Jean Jaurès site of Léon Blum High School, strategically situated near the university campus that focuses on research activities in the field of technological innovations and is home to several industrial groups.
The inclusion of the extension and its relationship with the building of the historical significance of the old high school are identified challenges of the program. These challenges aim to create the “showcase” space for the Creusot-Monceau-les Mines territory, looking towards the future while building upon its past.
Different elements of the program are arranged around a central atrium and are grouped into identifiable clusters. The digital space expands vertically into the void across two access levels. Training spaces and the Fab-Lab are easily accessible, and distributed between the first two levels. The business hotel and startup incubator are located opposite the 3D platform and the work platform on the first floor. Finally, offices dedicated to site management and co-working spaces are located on the top level and benefit from a large terrace facing the landscape. Generally speaking, workshop spaces are located in the extension, while more generic spaces are situated in the existing building.