Mikou Design Studio
Bailly School Complex
Saint-Denis , France
The shape of the roof and the glazed brick give reference to the lanterns in cathedrals.
Photo: Florian Kleinefenn
The Bailly School Complex, on the rue de Bailly, is situated on a site being developed by Plaine Commune who sees the project as an initiator for the reorganization of the district.
The complex forms a wall on the rue de Bailly pulling back in one area to allow for the ramp leading to the main entrance. The ramp is sheltered by the colorful second story awnings.
Photo: Florian Kleinefenn
Photo: Florian Kleinefenn
The brick base extends into an internal brick street which functions as an interspace area to access both schools, the recreation centre, and also serve as the connection to the various functions.
The preschool, the recreational center and the elementary school are connected by an interior street open to the forecourt. Circulation is horizontal and the classrooms, organized north south on two levels, are protected from noise by interior gardens.
Photo: Florian Kleinefenn
Photo: Florian Kleinefenn
Photo: Florian Kleinefenn
Photo: Florian Kleinefenn
Towards the rue de Bailly the facades are glazed to protect the privacy of the children, towards the interior gardens the facades are transparent.
Photo: Florian Kleinefenn
Photo: Florian Kleinefenn
Photo: Florian Kleinefenn
Photo: Florian Kleinefenn
Because of the tall surrounding buildings the design of the roof was a crucial factor of the project. It is the fifth facade, a bright colored pallet, visible from the rue de Bailly by the children.
Drawing courtesy Mikou Design Studio
Site Plan
Drawing courtesy Mikou Design Studio
Ground Floor Plan
Drawing courtesy Mikou Design Studio
Second Floor Plan
Drawing courtesy Mikou Design Studio
Roof Plan
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Section
Drawing courtesy Mikou Design Studio
Color Concept
Drawing courtesy Mikou Design Studio
Color Concept
Site area: 5,200 square meters
Building area: 3,000 square meters
Gross floor area: 7,000 square meters
Completed: 2010
Client: City of Saint-Denis
Architect: Mikou Design Studio
Structural Engineer: INGEROP
Environmental Engineer: TRIBU
Colors Designer: Ruedi Baur
July 12, 2010