Les Coteaux Fleuris Primary School
Heudebouville (27)

Siting

The new school is set in an exceptional landscape, anchored to the village of Heudebouville against the backdrop of the Seine Valley hillsides.

The architecture draws its materials and morphology directly from local vernacular heritage: structural timber and glazed frames echo traditional half-timbered village houses, while natural slate coats and protects the facades and roofs, referencing the town hall and bell tower. The traditional longhouse morphology seen in local agricultural buildings is reinterpreted into elongated, gentle volumes.

The site's topography dictates the layout: the pavilions follow the natural contours of the hillside. These contour lines organize the schoolyards, shape orchards, and become retention swales that collect site runoff to feed a downstream landscaped retention pond, creating an authentic bocage hedgerow landscape.

This modular layout also anticipates future expansion. As the village grows, each pavilion can extend linearly: additional classrooms, expanded dining halls, sheltered porches, and yards can be integrated seamlessly while preserving the integrity of the original master plan.