The new multipurpose hall at the heart of Plessis-Grammoire is part of a comprehensive vision of urban transformation. We conceive public space as a natural extension of the new facility, promoting exchange and conviviality on a daily basis. Urban planning includes a planted promenade and pedestrian connections. Integrating a bicycle storage facility, raised squares to slow down traffic, and concealing the parking in the heart of the block help create a friendly and respectful urban environment.

We chose to preserve the existing house on site, a trace of what has been and deserves a second life converted into a summer hall. We also incorporate the vocabulary of the alleyway, which signifies the identity of the municipality. On “the square,” four small volumes are arranged around a signal tree, marking the new centrality: the bicycle storage, the bar, the small room, and the summer hall.

The monolithic white volumes assert a contemporary identity, while drawing inspiration from vernacular constructions made of tuffeau stone and typical Angevin hipped roofs. These reinterpreted hipped roofs create three skylights for the two halls and the bar, and the fourth channels the chimney of the boiler room. Clad in white zinc scales, the architecture echoes both the hue of tuffeau stone and the materiality of slate. Largely glazed towards the public space, the bar and the hall contribute to the animation of the city and serve as a showcase for the community’s associative dynamism. The interior spaces prioritize user comfort, with natural materials, particular attention to acoustics, and sustainable energy solutions.

This project is not limited to the construction of a multipurpose hall but aspires to be a “ménagement” of public space, a dialogue between functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability, serving the community and its well-being.