On the hillside, Botyre is one of the terraced villages of Ayent that offers numerous views of the Alps; thus, the school complex enjoys a privileged location. This establishes a special relationship with the landscape for the children, opening up to the world.

The future building will be adjacent to the existing one. The layout of the gymnasium and the original school will be maintained, with only certain facades being modified or brought up to standards. The “tiered” and terraced design, stacking the school facilities, the UAPE (extracurricular care unit), the school cafeteria, and the new sports facilities, addresses both flow issues with differentiated pedestrian access and provides outdoor spaces that seamlessly connect with the indoor ones.

The playful and sensitive landscaping, interacting with the site’s topography and promoting revegetation, also ensures continuity between the upper and lower courtyards to streamline connections between different areas. Environmental sustainability and seismic resilience are fully considered to propose a durable project. Moreover, locally sourced materials, recycled, and with low carbon footprint are prioritized here.