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Learning by building: a refurbished school site in France encourages progressive thinking

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Frédéric Joliot-Curie high school brought Ateliers O-S Architectes on board to restructure its ‘C’ building. - Cyrille Weiner
Its ground floor houses preparation, catering and dishwashing areas, cold rooms, storerooms and a student foyer and delivery zone. - Cyrille Weiner
Economical and easy to implement, the construction’s steel portal frame is integral to the restructuring. - Cyrille Weiner

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Design, Architecture
Client
Aménagement 77
Interior Design, Ceiling Painting
gAM2B
Engineering
BET
Structural Engineering
I+A
Fluid Engineering
YAC
Kitchen Design
Novorest
Floor Area
3,099 sq-m

Ateliers O-S Architectes has brought a 1965 high school building up to date by designing a more accessible, interaction-focused floorplan.  

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