Wednesday November 30th, 2016
Perhaps you weren’t aware of it, but Bouygues Construction has built and renovated many universities, providing, in its own way, greater access to knowledge. Higher education’s demands are rapidly evolving. In this context, the company has thought up a new way to design, build and use educational spaces that are adapted to digital learning, open to the world, and that have minimal environmental impact.
Overview of our past and future references !
Luminy Campus of Marseille : rehabilitation and operation of a real estate, designed by SCAU and Rémy Marciano Architecture, with a surface area of approximately 32,000 m², mainly intended for teaching and research activities. Eventually, the campus will be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, giving the site an international reputation. In addition to the buildings covered by the partnership contract, the campus will have high-performance sports facilities (TechnoSport gymnasium, TechnoForme, sports hall …) and new outdoor spaces in a secure environment. (2019)
Nantes University : modernization of the buildings built in the early sixties to deliver more open, functional and energy-efficient spaces (2018)
CentraleSupélec in France : construction and operation for 26 years of the building which will be mainly devoted to teaching and research activities (2017)
Bordeaux I University : refurbishment of the campus with the addition of a bioclimatic glass façade to boost energy performance (2015)
Jussieu University Campus in Paris : refurbishment of the buildings housing the scientific laboratories of the university’s research staff, and construction of class rooms, a library and a snack/coffee bar (2010)
Rolex Learning Center in Switzerland : construction of the Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, under the Minergie energy-efficiency label, and using the most advanced virtual and physical techniques (2009)
Hong Kong University School of Medicine : construction of a research center at the cutting edge of technology (2001)
King’s College in the United Kingdom : design-and-build contract for the construction and renovation of 2 buildings of one of the best universities in the heart of London (1999)
National School for Civil Works of Yamoussoukro in Ivory Coast : construction of a university complex of 51 buildings on a 62-hectare site with a capacity of 1,500 students (1980)
A connected start to university
Hong Kong University School of Medicine: construction of a research center at the cutting edge of technology (2001) ©Derek Allan
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Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Travaux Publics - Côte d’Ivoire
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