Project philosophy: The intention of the project is to offer a resolutely contemporary architecture within the castle, in order to avoid any ambiguity between the different eras. The project is considered a contemporary object, harmonious with the whole, but independent and autonomous from the castle. Its construction, but also its possible demolition would not affect the integrity of the whole. “integrate harmoniously into the whole, while distinguishing itself from the original parts” II International Congress of Architects and Technicians of Historical Monuments, Venice, 1964 Adopted by ICOMOS in 1965 Through the abstraction of shapes and its contemporary materials, the project highlights heritage through contrast, rather than through mimicry. It offers a new reading of the place between the history of the castle and the language and current needs. The intervention remains punctual and light: the structure stripped to the maximum preserves the views of the facades from the
- Typology
- Éducation
- Status
- Construit
- Year of conception
- 2019
- Year of delivery
- 2022
- Client
- Les écoles catholiques de Florennes Représentée par M. le Doyen Joseph Goffin
- Total budget
- 358.407,72 €
