Couvet (CH) winner
David Andrey (CH)
z00, Avenue de la Harpe 23
Xavier Apotheker (CH)
1007 Lausanne, Switzerland
Nicolas Badin (FR)
T +41 766932404
Manuel Barthassat (CH)
d.andrey@z00.ch
Pascal Michon (FR)
www.z00.ch
Markus Zimmermann (CH) architects
120 Dubimpulse Team point of view A public space along the Areuse River serves as a new link connecting the industrial fabric, the town of Couvet, the train stations, and the landscape. In order to maximize density, the project proposes a layered network of buildings inserted into the iconic industrial structures. The regular rhythm of the buildings follows the existing plot layout and generates permeability. The project has an evolving dimension. The projected layer is the culmination of the vision for this site. A multitude of intermediate steps are possible. The industrial site template anticipates diverse uses and accommodates two-storey office buildings, first-floor workshops, or an elevated ground level for industry. The morphology insures coherent development within a flexible matrix. Jury point of view The project proposes to use the continuous public space along the Areuse River as a reference. The space is defined by two city squares, each linked to a train station and a bridge. The block plan can be adjusted to accommodate different phasing solutions, different architectures, different programmes and different densities. The team proposes a development strategy for the site based on the structuring of the buildings and a flexible framework, while respecting the urban history of the site.
