Spaces that heal: a French nursery offers a safe haven for children in crisis
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Location
14123 Fleury-sur-Orne, France
Design, Architecture
Client
Département du Calvados
Programming, Planning and Coordination
Execome, Olivier Leconte
Structural Consultant
Sertco
Earthworks, Exterior, Landscaping
EIFFAGE Travaux Publics Ouest
Zinc Cladding, Façade Finishes
Marie Toit
Exterior Metalwork, Ironmongery
ALU BHM
Interior Woodwork, Furniture
CPL Bois, MAE Agencement
Floor Area
2,650 sq-m
A nursery in Normandy carves out safe living spaces for children to recover and heal from traumatic family situations.
Key features
The Fleury-sur-Or
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