Gymnasium of the Louis de Cormontaigne, High School in Metz, France Architecture, Images, Architect
Gymnasium of the Louis de Cormontaigne High School
Educational Facility Building Development in Metz, France ? design by agence ENGASSER & associés
2 Mar 2018
Gymnasium of the Louis de Cormontaigne High School
Architects: agence ENGASSER & associés
Location: Metz, France
Gymnasium of the Louis de Cormontaigne High School

Louis de Cormontaigne?s new gymnasium is located on the tip of the island between the Moselle River on one side and the canal on the other, a bow-shaped structure across from the day school and the motorway, the location?s major acoustic challenge. The building reproduces the orientation of the high school building and is perpendicular to the canal.
Photos: Mathieu Ducros
It has also been designed according to the input of light with broad openings in Reglit glass on the north-by-northeast side to offer unified, ideal natural light. The south-by-southwest side has been designed as very opaque, like a mask?a large acoustic shield to counter the motorway noise. Work on the volumes and roofs, reproducing the shed-like appearance, also adds to the indoor staging and the design of the sports areas. Composed of a main all-purpose gym entirely clad in wood and a secondary gym for body-building, the new gym offers the best possible conditions for all sporting activities.

A Challenging Context

The new gymnasium is located on the site like a ship?s b...