Architecture firm Babled Nouvet Reynaud has completed an addition to the Romain Rolland Elementary School in France. The company was successful in making the old match the new, even though the previous structure was not in the best shape.
The architecture firm completed the new building using concrete material, but added in a touch of distinctive design by using material with horizontal, banded lines across the facade. While small, this detail gives the building a sense of uniqueness in an area where many of the structure are made from the same concrete materials. Floors and windows of this school in France are also made known by placing a frame around each that juts out from the walls.
These small details turn an ordinary elementary school into a building worth talking about.
Photo Credits: designboom, babled.fr
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Distinctive Facades
- Opportunity to use unique facades in buildings to provide a sense of uniqueness and character to ordinary structures.
- Horizontal Band Designs
- Incorporating horizontal bands with contemporary building techniques can provide a distinctive appearance for new construction projects.
- Frame-out Window Design
- Window frames that jut out from walls can add depth to buildings while providing a unique design feature.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Opportunity to use distinct design elements like horizontal banding and jutting-out window frames to add character and a unique identity to new construction projects.
- Construction
- Using innovative techniques and unique designs like horizontal banding and jutting-out window frames can differentiate construction projects and make them more appealing to potential buyers.
- Education
- Incorporating unique design elements like horizontal banding and distinctive window frames in the construction of educational buildings can increase student and faculty pride and create a more welcoming environment.
