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ENSTA

The new ENSTA ParisTech campus has moved to the Palaiseau site.

The project, carried out within the framework of the ParisTech programme, aims to make the Saclay plateau a centre of scientific excellence at world level.

Located in a landscaped park, the building houses the general teaching, the Applied Mathematics Unit (UMA), a research area: the Applied Optics (LOA) laboratories, the Mechanics Unit (UME) and the Chemistry and Processes Unit (UCP) laboratories, as well as shared spaces: administration offices, a library, two lecture theatres and a cafeteria.

Client : SOGEPROM and ADIM Ministry of Defense

Location : Paris, France

Size : 20 900 m²

Status : Delivered

Date : 2012

Key points

  • Clarity of flows.
  • Encourage exchanges.
  • Planted facades.
  • Large, landscaped park.
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composition d'ENSTA

Design Intentions – Architectural Approach

The architectural concept of the ENSTA ParisTech school is based on organizing interactions between departments and expressing the distinct nature of different typologies—whether collective services or educational spaces—all brought together around a central “hub”: the atrium.

The atrium serves as the heart of the school, distributing all activities through transparent walkways that reflect the interactions and exchanges within this academic community. Its generous dimensions allow it to host all students and accommodate large-scale events.

A tree-lined campus

The new ENSTA ParisTech campus was established on the Palaiseau site, integrating itself into the geometric layout of the main structural axes of École Polytechnique, while introducing a new landscape identity at the heart of the site. The architectural choice was to position the main ENSTA ParisTech building along the boulevard, thereby freeing up space at the rear for a vast landscaped park.

This park consists of large planted lawns that frame the new residential buildings, reinforcing the theme of a tree-lined campus. The “outdoor social spaces” are naturally embedded within the design of the rolling park, encouraging areas for interaction and community life.

Système énergies renouvelable

Environmental Objectives

Multiple energy sources are combined to power the entire project: low-temperature geothermal heating, domestic hot water production via solar panels, and electricity supplied by photovoltaic systems.

Energy losses are minimized through external insulation, which increases the building’s thermal inertia (including green roofs), and a dual-flow ventilation system.

In line with environmental preservation goals, the landscape design incorporates rainwater management through a system of five vegetated retention basins. These basins regulate the release of stored rainwater into the surrounding hydrographic network.

"We chose to build the school along the boulevard in order to free up space at the rear for a vast landscaped park."

Team

Lacoudre Architecture (Associated Architect)
Patriarche (Architect)
Partners :
SLG Paysage
Incet
Scyna 4
ACV
GECOB
COTEC
COTEBA

Credits
Photos : ©11h45 and ©Nicolas Borel

 

 

 

Program

Culture-Sport
Education
Public
Certification :
NF Education Building – HQE approach certified by Certivea