SOMELOIR FACTORY
CHÂTEAUDUN
FRANCE, 1981
INDUSTRIAL
PR–001
This compact parallelepiped clad in neat horizontal metal siding was the first building delivered by the agency in 1981.
PROGRAM
Machine tool manufacturing plant, comprising a 1,400 m² production workshop and 300 m² of office space.
DETAIL
Situation
North Industrial Zone, Châteaudun, France
Year
1981–1983
Status
Competition, winning project
Built surface
1 700 m²
Project management
Châteaudun City
Project implementation
Dominique Perrault, architect, urbanist
Design offices
Seri Renault
DESCRIPTION
Located in the vast Beauce plain, it is small in size but large in scale, embodying industrial modernity. Its brand image, inspired by mechanics, emphasizes expression of function rather than function itself. The architecture, entirely metallic, is punctuated by cladding that sets the tone. Inside, working conditions are carefully designed: natural light and unobstructed views thanks to a large window overlooking the city.
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