© Arthur Péquin. Published on October 24, 2012.

The historical centre of Bordeaux University sets a new beginning : the Opération Campus begins with urban design at its heart. These spaces are currently closed, intended solely for receiving deliveries, however the project intends to turn them into a lively heart of the University, where intermingling can take place. The initial meaning of “campus” can be retrieved through an intense central green space.

© Arthur Péquin. Published on October 24, 2012.

This series of courtyards becomes a network of interactive spaces, as well as a part of the city : a number of facilities animate the center of the square (museum, café , amphitheaters) and contribute to its urban value. The addition of planted elements lends a human scale to the existing hardscape by providing shade, delineating paths, and acting to filter air, sound, and light that enters the space.

© Arthur Péquin. Published on October 24, 2012.

This, in turn, combats the Urban Heat Island Effect, providing more pleasant interior spaces during the hot summer months. In plan, a certain hierarchy is established between the wide-open center, and more intimate spaces along the space’s edges. This variety of spaces invites a wide range of activities common for a university campus, from eating lunch in the sun, to meeting with colleagues and professors, to hosting celebrations and festivals.

© Arthur Péquin. Published on October 24, 2012.

© Arthur Péquin. Published on October 24, 2012.

© Arthur Péquin. Published on October 24, 2012.

© Arthur Péquin. Published on October 24, 2012.

© Arthur Péquin. Published on October 24, 2012.

© Arthur Péquin. Published on October 24, 2012.

© Arthur Péquin. Published on October 24, 2012.

© Arthur Péquin. Published on October 24, 2012.

© Debarre Duplantiers Associés . Published on October 24, 2012.

© Debarre Duplantiers Associés . Published on October 24, 2012.

© Debarre Duplantiers Associés . Published on October 24, 2012.

© Debarre Duplantiers Associés . Published on October 24, 2012.

© Debarre Duplantiers Associés . Published on October 24, 2012.