PARKING HOPITAUX LYON SUD

SAINT-GENIS-LAVAL - FRANCE

Programme

Construction of a public parking garage above a new subway station

Client

HCL

Area

17,500 m²

Cost

7 M€

Scope

Architectural Design and Construction Supervision

Schedule

Competition winner 2021 Completed in 2023

Environment

Off-site construction and prefabrication
90 kWp photovoltaic system for self-consumption
Green roofs and facades
Roofwater harvesting for irrigation and maintenance
Stormwater management + infiltration basin
Wooden furring strips on the facade and steel structure sourced from Europe (67% recycled)
“Low-impact” charter for the construction site

Team

Client : SAGS/ Hospices Civils de Lyon
Architect : SUD architectes
General contractor : Groupe Briand
Landscape architect : BDP concept

Photographer : Groupe Briand

In Saint-Genis-Laval, on the Vallon des Hôpitaux site, the Lyon South Hospitals parking garage project is part of a major urban transformation led by the Lyon Metropolitan Area and the Hospices Civils de Lyon. It is part of a broader transformation of the area, notably marked by the arrival of a new metro station connecting the site to downtown Lyon.

The multi-level parking garage provides approximately 550 spaces across seven levels and contributes to the overall restructuring of the hospital complex. Its placement adjacent to the existing buildings helps organize traffic flows and supports the site’s gradual densification without disrupting the urban fabric.

The architectural design creates a landmark building, clearly identifiable in the landscape of the city’s southwest entrance. The façade combines a solar-oriented metal grid with wooden elements, creating an identity that is both technical and warm.

The project’s structure incorporates a significant amount of recycled steel, reflecting a commitment to reducing environmental impact and adopting a more responsible approach to construction.

The roof houses a self-consumption photovoltaic system as well as rainwater harvesting systems, intended for watering and building maintenance. These elements contribute to the structure’s overall environmental performance.

Partially greening the facades and roofs helps mitigate the urban heat island effect and improves the parking garage’s integration into the surrounding hospital landscape. Together, these elements form a functional, adaptable infrastructure that supports the site’s ecological transition.

PARKING CHRU DE NANCY

NANCY

2023