RESIDENCE UNIVERSITAIRE FRANCOISE BARRE-SINOUSSI
LYON
Programme
Construction of a university residence with 287 student housing units spread across three buildings connected by a garden. Cafeteria, gym, and classrooms
Client
CROUS de Lyon Demathieu & Bard
Area
8,700 m²
Cost
22,9 M€
Scope
Architectural Design and Construction Supervision
Schedule
Competition winner 2019 Completed in 2022
Environment
NF Positive Energy Certification HQE Housing: “Excellent” rating; E+ / C- standards: E3C1 level
Team
Client : Crous de Lyon Lead consultant MPGP : Demathieu bard Architects : SUD architectes, Atelier de Ville en Ville Project supervisor (owner's representative) : Setec Organisation Building services (MEP) engineer : CET Ingénierie Environmental (HQE) consultant : Terre Eco Photographer : Thierry Perre
In the Laennec sector, the project complements and structures the public space around the metro station, establishing an urban presence aligned with the square. A unifying garden brings together the various built elements and reinforces the overall coherence. At the Paradin site, the project extends the dialogue with the existing residential area and fits into a more residential and tranquil context.
The architectural design prioritizes the clarity of the program and the quality of use, relying on a regular structural grid and widely open facades. The window and door systems ensure a balance between natural light, views, natural ventilation, and weather protection, guaranteeing user comfort.
The chosen materials enhance the project’s durability and ease of maintenance, while affirming a sober and contemporary identity. The project highlights an architecture of precision and efficiency, attentive to student needs.
The landscape is a defining element of the project, organized into three complementary spaces: a central unifying garden, an area dedicated to urban biodiversity, and a welcoming garden. These spaces create three distinct connections to nature within the city and support residents’ daily activities.
The complex offers an open, connected, and welcoming living environment, where architecture and landscape work together to enhance the quality of student life.
