☉ Jean Mermoz's gymnasium is a proposal by rhb architectes for Région Grand Est in 2023. It is located in Basel Switzerland in a suburbs setting. Its scale is medium with a surface of 1.434 sqm. Key materials are stone and wood. Luce atelier collaborated as visualizer. Concepts such as plinth ribs and nature are explored.
The construction project for the new gymnasium at the Lycée Jean Mermoz in Saint Louis is guided by the objective of creating a clear and optimal form. The architecture, the construction system and thermal design are all interlinked to produce a passive building. The design of the envelope plays an active role in the building’s energy efficiency.