cultural complex . Pont-Scorff

A harmonious blend of heritage and contemporary design.

Located at the fringe of Pont-Scorff’s historic core, near the Maison des Princes, the cultural complex is conceived not as a monolith but as a constellation of autonomous volumes. This innovative design establishes a dialogue between vernacular archetypes and contemporary abstraction, set against the backdrop of a wooded landscape.

The program is thoughtfully fragmented into three square-plan entities: a music school, a media library, and a game library. Each volume adopts a reinterpreted double-pitched roof, striking a balance between typological continuity and geometric precision. The site’s three-meter topography serves as the project’s generative structuring element, with the music school anchoring the upper urban plateau, while the media library forms the central symbolic nucleus. The game library is nestled within the lower stratum, minimizing ground coverage and liberating a landscaped open-air theater that seamlessly integrates the site’s levels.

This spatial arrangement constructs a clear hierarchy, transitioning from an urban forecourt to a pastoral garden, where exterior spaces are treated as active components of the cultural experience rather than mere residual voids. Internally, the design operates through a logic of spatial inversion. The media library is organized centripetally around a top-lit central void, creating a continuous perimeter loop, while the game library employs a solid central core to free its perimeter for flexible use.

Tectonically, the design relies on a hybrid concrete and timber system. The dark, thermally treated timber cladding resonates with the chromatic depth of the surrounding slate roofs, while bio-based interior finishes prioritize photometric and acoustic comfort.

Design Highlights

• Fragmented program into three distinct entities: music school, media library, and game library.

• Reinterpreted double-pitched roofs that harmonize with local architecture.

• Utilization of the site’s topography to create a layered spatial experience.

• Internal spatial inversion promoting flexibility and interaction.

• Hybrid concrete and timber construction for aesthetic and acoustic quality.

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