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Technical Center

Workshop Building Development – design by MFA Architects

16 Nov 2015

Technical Center in Rixheim

Location: Rixheim, France

Design: MFA Architects

“Where the technical problem is overcome, architecture begins” (L. Mies Van der Rohe)

A rural context and in opposition a big residential area suggested an impressive architecture, well-integrated into the surrounding landscape.

The volumetric model was inspired by the Alsatian architecture’s archetype, which repeated, permits to get a variable volume, suitable for a public building. Therefore the most remarkable sign is the roof that unifies all the functions under an unique architectural element.

Peculiarities of site, suggested us to design a sole building. The concentration of the first phase functions in one place will permit notable economic savings and will facilitate building’s management and maintenance.

The proportion of the building defines a strong but simple architecture, a building that even though can be defined industrial still keeps familiar thanks to the reference of pitched roofs.
With Nicola Martinoli Architect

Technical Center in Rixheim – Building Information

Location: Rixheim, France
Client: Municipality of Rixheim
Project Status: Won competition
Credits: Arch. Erica Beluffi, Arch. Martina Pavani, Arch. Daniele Quadri, Ing. Marco Venosta