French design studio Amelia Tavella Architectes presents the Fossil Building which references the historic stones for the textured facade of the Auguste Benedict School. The idea of the exterior aims to create a structure that appears like it is emerging from the earth. Amelia Tavella tells Dezeen about the design concept, stating "My approach is to collaborate with the local nature rather than dominate it. As if emerging from the earth and then disappearing, crawling like a snake, [the building] bears the imprint of the stone, its strata, its identity."
The Fossil Building is long and low-lying as it is along the bottom of a hill in Cabriès -- it is a school for kindergarten and elementary school students. The tonal palette stems from pale tones and the textures are inspired by fossils and masonry buildings in the village. It is topped with a green roof as a means to blend into the hillside from a bird's eye view.
Low-Lying Limestone-Clad Schools
Amelia Tavella Architectes Designs the Fossil Building
Trend Themes
1. Textured Facades - The Fossil Building utilizes historic stones for its textured facade, creating a unique and visually appealing exterior.
2. Nature-inspired Architecture - Amelia Tavella's approach to design collaborates with the local nature, resulting in a building that appears to emerge from and blend into the earth.
3. Low-lying Structures - The Fossil Building's long and low-lying design integrates seamlessly with the hillside landscape, offering an innovative approach to school architecture.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The Fossil Building showcases the potential of using textured facades and nature-inspired architecture in the field of architectural design.
2. Education - The Fossil Building's low-lying design and integration with the natural landscape can inspire innovative approaches to school architecture and design.
3. Construction - The Fossil Building's unique use of historic stones for its facade presents an opportunity for the construction industry to explore new techniques and materials.