EDF national archives, LAN architecture:

EDF national archives

LAN architecture:
'EDF national archives' by LAN architecture in bure-saudron, france
all images courtesy LAN architecture
photographer: julien lanoo


following up on our previous report of the project, paris-based office LAN architecture
has sent us images of the now complete 'EDF national archives', a five-storey facility to
store the utility company's records in bure-saudron, france. accommodating 70 km of shelves,
the 1,400 m2 centre puts at the core of its design a rational layout for optimum storage
efficiency as well as sustainability in its operations.



exterior view


inserted into a 33,000 m2 site, the building is wrapped in coloured prefabricated concrete panels
which feature an organic pattern made out of 120,000 stainless steel studs. each measuring 7 cm
in diameter, the collective motif lends the centre a distinctive and dynamic identity that reflects
the elements of its surrounding back to the site.




elevation


the simple volume is divided into two components: archives and offices. the former is composed
of 20 storehouses (200 m2 each) which are temperature- and humidity-controlled. the blocks can
resist fire for 2 hours and are fully equipped with a sprinkling system. sweeping views of the landscape
are provided at the office level, which largely remains transparent through floor to ceiling glazing.



(left) on site
(right) ground floor


integrated with renewable energy strategies, the total power consumed by the building is minimized
to 20 kWh/m2. ventilation is executed by the use of a double flow system with heat recuperation,
which cuts down on the energy consumption while not compromising on the quality of the air.
measuring 68 cm, the elevations paired with 30 cm-thick insulation results in a very high performance
envelope.



covered outdoor space



perforated overhang



steel studs facade treatment



reflective pool



(left) ground floor circulation space
(right) office






storage level



meeting room



in context



ground floor plan




floor plan of storage level



axo of ground floor



axo of storage level



section











construction of steel concrete panels


project info:

client: EDF
site area: 33,000 m2
built up area: 6,800 m2
HEG consultant: franck boutt�
structure: batiserf ing�nierie
surveyor: michel forgue
landscape architects: base
utilities: LBE
project manager: christophe leblond





 
Dr. EMAD H. ISMAEEL
                  Dept. of Architecture E-mail:        emadhanee@yahoo.com
                  University of Mosul
                  Mosul - Iraq
                  emadhanee@gmail.com
                  http://emadhani.blogspot.com/
Tel :           +964 (0)770 164 93 74
                 

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