ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
The choice of a wooden frame also results from a desire to set an example for sustainable development .
White prefabricated concrete , gray granite paving , floor lamps , white aluminum cladding panels , and red colour accents contribute to clearly marking the belonging of the project to the Neighborhood by respecting the vision that gave birth to it .
The volume of the linear building has been segmented into three spaces , separated by terraces and largely fenestrated , and analogous to the inhabited shop windows that line the Place des Festivals . These three boxes , located upstairs and containing public relaxation areas , have a solid wood structure evoking the reassuring and warm atmosphere of a chalet , while overlooking the ice rink and the public space .
The choice of a wooden frame also results from a desire to set an example for sustainable development . Thus , the energy required for the ice rink and the building is supplied by a network of geothermal wells , and all heat released by the pumps of the refrigeration system is recovered . Additionally , the roofs are covered with a garden roof producing herbs and vegetables that are used by the restaurateur , etc …
The ground floor has completely retractable glass walls to open onto the esplanade in summer . Thus , the restaurant can be extended on the terrace in the public space , and the skate rental room is transformed into a pop-up type business to contribute to the vitality of the place throughout the year .
A large warehouse in the basement allows you to store all the urban furniture and equipment used to hold various events in the Quartier des Spectacles . Two freight elevators and a closed landing stage facilitate the logistics of this permanent transformation process .
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