“ Comprising a variety of evergreen and deciduous species , the visual screen changes
color with the evolving seasons .
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a restaurant offering two different styles of dining : ‘ gastronomic ’ and ‘ bistro ’.
The Ecole Ducasse meets French Energy Efficiency Standard RT2012 and has received HQE Passeport ( excellent ) certification .
The landscaping proposals for the Ecole Ducasse were informed by a reflection on the integration of the site within a natural context , characterized by the abundantly green surrounding plots , and by the edge of Meudon forest itself . To this end , trees were planted around the edges of the site , accompanied by shrub hedges and fruit bushes , to create a buffer zone of planting around the building .
Comprising a variety of evergreen and deciduous species , the visual screen changes color with the evolving seasons . The biodiversity of the site is augmented by the planting of a large range of aromatic and fruit-bearing shrubs in the hedges , which might also satisfy the curiosity and appetite of students who can sample them throughout the seasons .
The internal street , evoking with its lively ambiance the famous Parisian covered passages .
At the ends of the street , forming a cross in plan view , full-height glazing admits a maximum amount of natural light , whilst bringing views of the natural landscape into the building .
The building sits upon a smooth , dark , solid concrete base , which anchors it firmly to the site , and expresses the notions of permanence and stability . Symbolically , it represents the theoretical foundations of learning , whilst the upper , most important part , symbolizes practice and experience . This upper section clad in a sculpted metal skin is lighter in appearance , and more subtly articulated , the shiny metal echoing the stainless steel furnished kitchens found within . It is this contrast between form and material which gives the campus all its force and character .
Landscaped places : the entrance forecourt is an outdoor terrace for the restaurant , a flavor garden composed of aromatic or edible plants for educational or recreational use , a cherry orchard provides a shady place to sit out during a break in the activities , the car parking area is also green and mostly hidden from the main entrance , the restaurant terrace , and the street .
The Green Roof , certain inaccessible areas such as the roofs will constitute natural refuges for the local flora and fauna . Locally occurring insect-pollinating plants will be favored for
their production of quantities of natural seeds , and their role in attracting pollinating insects to the site .
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These overhanging elevations , being more exposed to the processes of weathering , are given a sculpted metal form as if eroded by the natural forces of rain and wind , creating a wholly unique appearance and contemporary feel . From the outside , the architecture is characterized by the curving rhythms of brushed metal punctuated by sweeping glass facades .
The main façade is dominated by a large restaurant , forming the prow of the building , showcasing the expertise of Chef Alain Ducasse , and open to the public . The 215 m ² restaurants with a seating capacity of 60 , laid out and decorated by design agency Jouin Manku , has been imagined as a double-height , linear space , orientated towards the terrace .
The different training and activity areas are organized on the ground and first floors , comprising 9 laboratories for the culinary arts , a patisserie , a bakery , chocolate , and ice cream-making areas , an area for sensory analysis for the matching of food and wine and for the discovery of new flavors , 7 classrooms for instruction in subjects such as finance , marketing , and human resources , 1 knowledge center and co-working areas , 1 back office and administrative offices . In addition , there are areas open to the public such as a culinary boutique with a takeaway service , and
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