périphériques architects designs biopôle, biotech business incubator
all images © luc boegly

 

 

 

‘biopôle’s’ bold façade is as much about function as it is aesthetics. the building, which houses start-up biotechnology companies, needed a design that preserved confidentiality without creating an overbearing, prison-like structure. the team behind the project, périphériques architects, took a creative approach to the problem. large sinusoidal stiles form a sensitive, privacy-enabling skin that envelopes the entire site. viewed at a perpendicular angle, the bars are simply a visual component, but as the viewing angle becomes more severe the building seemingly creates a solid exterior casing. 

périphériques architects designs biopôle, biotech business incubator
sinusoidal siding

 

 

 

to give the inhabitants room to breath, a central atrium was placed on the main floor. the point became a crucial element, and further functions as an access area, reception, and of course, a nice place to relax. the structure’s two levels are rationally organized around the courtyard, and provide easy navigation throughout. a flexible interior design was chosen to aid the young companies as they move through phases of creation. 

périphériques architects designs biopôle, biotech business incubator
bars form window element 

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front entrance

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(left) looking up at façade
(right) view from lower level

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side view

périphériques architects designs biopôle, biotech business incubator
main atrium 

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view from top of stairs 

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the atrium gives inhabitants a place to get outside, relax, and/or meet clients

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(left) interior stair well
(right) hallway

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reception area

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lab with façade seen through window

périphériques architects designs biopôle, biotech business incubator
the exterior provides biotech companies with needed privacy as they create and study

 

 

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project info:

 

architect: périphériques architects–anne-francoise jumeau, emmanuelle marin, david trottin

project managers: julie-laure anthonioz, stephane raza, claire gaudin
suivi de chantier (site supervision): antoine roy / Mi+Ro
BET TCE HQE: egis bâtiments centre ouest, agence rennes

BET acoustique: peutz & ass.
client: territoires et développement, representative of rennes métropole 
program
location: atalante champeaux, rennes (35)
cost: 6M € 
photos: luc boegly

 

 

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