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Nice Meridia

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An iconic and biomimetic building.

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Project

Nice Meridia

Client

SOGEPROM and AIRE NOUVELLE

Program

Mixed-use building, offices and laboratories

Location

ZAC territoire de Nice grand Méridia

Winner

2022

Surface Area

6,530 m²

Architects

Bechu & Associés, AMO Biomimétisme
Project management consultant : CEEBIOS

PERFORMANCES

RE2020, Ecovalley Quality, BREEAM, BiodiverCity, Smart Grids Ready, Wiredscore, Bio-based Building

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This building is emblematic of a new way of thinking about the city, within nature.

This building is emblematic of a new way of thinking about the city, within nature. We sought solutions in nature to solve the difficult problem of sunlight on facades and ambient air heat. The Ferocactus, present in the south of France, emerged as a source of inspiration, as it is capable of generating a cooled microclimate in the hollow of its folds, while thriving and adapting locally. We worked on a morphology inspired by its natural crenellated design. The linear facade increases and forms a modular system increasing the heat exchange surface. Its crenellation generates shade in its folds. Solar radiation is thus reduced by 70% compared to a flat surface.
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