Kindergarten in Reims

Sculpteur Jacques Kindergarten. The position and shape of the primary school answers to a wide range of the requirements that we thought to be fundamental for both schools. We tried to structure the void spaces of both playgrounds. The primary school playground is part of the dynamic relationships. It's towards the courtyard that is pinched the most. The diagonal opening to the planted area opens the visual field and end up returning the initial depth of the plot. Pupils will perceive the playground as being spacious and diverse. The existing monotony leaves place to playful diversity. The quality compensates the surface cuts inherent to the program (1100m2). The entry facade of the new school has sculptural volume richness. It participates to the primary school courtyard activity.

Program : école maternelle, (effectif 112 élèves)

Adress : 15 rue Sculpteurs Jacques, 51100 Reims
GPS coordinates : 49°14'41.7"N 4°00'32.3"E

Area : 1660 m2 SHON
Budget : 13 400 000 Fr H.T. / 2 546 000 € H.T.

Completion : 2001

Status: Built
Location: Reims, FR
Firm Role: Architect
Additional Credits: Contracting authority : Ville de Reims

Project management :Dominique Coulon & associés
Architect : Dominique Coulon

Photograph : Jean-Marie Monthiers