Campus Sartorius in France

Programmatic diversity of a multifunctional and coherent campus

The campus stands out for its programmatic diversity, integrated into the site in a coherent and organized manner. Divided into three main areas, the French headquarters of the group aims to redevelop and reorganize the existing site through the construction of new buildings that complement the current infrastructure.

Building P16 is an extension of the existing production facility, incorporating an automated pallet storage warehouse (shuttle system). Built on stilts to ensure hydraulic transparency in the event of flooding, it includes 10 delivery docks with automatic dock levelers.
On the campus side, the office spaces are spread over three levels, including a quality control laboratory on the ground floor, an open-plan office floor on level 1, and meeting rooms along with a cafeteria on level 2. A 500 m² ISO 7 cleanroom on level L7, with two raw material airlocks, a rotary door, and a personnel airlock, ensures optimal working conditions.

Building P17, the emblem of the campus, is a glazed cubic volume of four stories (50m x 50m x 20m). Its double-skin façade, composed of wood and aluminum modules and extra-clear glass, offers panoramic views and a mirror effect reflecting the surrounding mountains. This double skin also acts as a windbreak.
At its center, a 20-meter-high atrium illuminates and connects the floors beneath a shed-style glass roof.
The glazed walkways are connected by floating metal staircases, and a light oak tiered seating area animates the base of the atrium.

Building P0: the Visitor Welcome Pavilion
Located at the entrance to the campus, this 200 m² space serves as the main entry point for visitors. It features an asymmetrical roof folded along the diagonal, with the south slope rising toward the heart of the campus.
A large reinforced concrete canopy, combined with adjustable sunshades, provides solar protection for this glazed volume.

The landscape project aims to create an environment that is both functional, aesthetic, and pleasant. The goal is to offer a high-quality working environment for employees, fostering a setting conducive to creativity and innovation.

In harmony with the surrounding landscape, this atmosphere is designed to be enjoyable and calming. It features outdoor workspaces, terraces, picnic areas, and social zones. The entire campus is thus conceived as a true living space, promoting both work and relaxation.

At the very heart of the site, the landscaped and pedestrian-friendly park is structured around a series of landscape sequences. Through the thoughtful staging of plant diversity and the design of pathways, the landscape brings new richness to the project.

The green canopy, occupying the center of the campus, serves as an informal meeting and circulation space between the various buildings, while an elliptical reflecting pool evokes the site's flood-prone nature. Additionally, 100 trees — including many pines — are planted to enhance both biodiversity and the campus’s visual appeal.

The vegetation draws inspiration from the garrigue and Mediterranean gardens, rich in scents and colors. It creates a pleasant environment, offering shaded and refreshing areas in harmony with the local climate. Water management is also an integral part of the project: water pathways (swales, basins, etc.) follow the site’s main axis.

The park is defined by pedestrian flows to ensure natural and fluid movement. This intuitive path guides users through the various programmed sequences:

• the tiered seating (open-air amphitheater)
• the sports island (sports activity area)
• the collective games area (relaxation zone)
• the lunch break area (outdoor dining space)
• the forecourt (landscaped space with a water feature)
• the swales (walking promenade)