Urbanism, Landscape, public space, urban mobility, Housing

The architecture of the University of Toulouse “Le Mirail II” is atypical due to the presence of a multitude of patios that punctuate and animate its space. The general landscape bias for the UFR of Psychology accentuates this architectural framework. It is inspired by the interweaving of geometric modules specific to candilis’ architectural work.

Urbanism, Landscape, public space, urban mobility, Housing
The architectural project develops 16 patios organized under 3 typologies:

 

  • 5 patios/lounges
  • 8 patios/tables
  • 3 patios/amphitheatre

These patios have, by their positioning, very different functions. Thus, the patios / lounges located in the heart of the UFR of Psychology in connection with the classrooms, the library or the administrative offices, compose patios of meeting and relaxation for the students and the administrative body. They are spaces for decompression.

The patios/paintings, as for them open on the north/south corridor, form the physical limit of the UFR of Psychology. In connection with the administrative offices, these patios are treated as paintings to enhance, sequence and animate the corridor. In the manner of zen gardens, these patios offer small structured landscapes to contemplate.

Patios/amphitheatres represent larger spaces. These patios located at the interface between the corridors and the common amphitheaters are both relaxation and transit areas used by students and allow ambulation.

 

Urbanism, Landscape, public space, urban mobility, Housing
Urban design, masterplan, mixed land use, adept, pedestrians, transportation
UFR of psychology Toulouse II Le Mirail | Toulouse 4
Urbanism, Landscape, public space, urban mobility, Housing
Urbanism, Landscape, public space, urban mobility, Housing

Architects: The Landscape Company

Location: Toulouse

Client: SETOMIP

Status: Mission completed

Site Area: 1.85 hectares including 8700 m² of outdoor spaces

Project Year: 2011

Collaborators: Fabrice Dusapin (Architect, agent), La Compagnie du Paysage, Cotec, Agence F. Boutté, Mazet et Associes, Alternative

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