Education
Paul Serelle School Complex and Gymnasium
Noisy-le-Grand (93)
Siting
Our design enhances the existing 1970s architecture through a respectful dialogue between built form and mature parkland. The new additions appear as light timber pavilions gently detached from the existing linear blocks, forging an organic connection with surrounding trees.
The historic buildings retain their original white finish to preserve their visual identity. All windows (both renovated and new) are shaded by bespoke metal brise-soleil screens that add texture and rhythm to the facades while animating them with light and shadow. The design prioritizes everyday comfort: volume, daylight, acoustics, and indoor air quality.
Technical data
Program
Partial restructuring and thermal renovation of an existing 21-classroom school complex (9 nursery classes); construction of extensions for communal facilities, after-school activity rooms, dining hall, and media library; new construction of a shared municipal and school gymnasium.
Location
Noisy-le-Grand (93)
Client
City of Noisy-le-Grand
Calendar
Under construction - 2025
Environmental Performance
Existing buildings renovated to RT Existant standards; new extensions built in bio-based timber frames (RT 2012 -20%); E3C1 certified.
Floor Area
4,150 m² GFA (New: 1,906 m² / Renovation: 2,244 m²)
Cost
€12M excl. VAT
Project Team
HEMAA architectes (lead), Hesters-Oyon architectes associés, COTEC, Arwytec, LASA.
Photography & Visuals
Air studio
Structure & Materials
- Timber structure
- bio-based insulation
- bespoke metal solar shading
Performance
- E3C1
