Equestrian Center - Les Biefs - Rhône-Alpes-Auvergne - France

Project idea

In a priviliged situation the small hamlet named ‘‘Les Biefs’’, is a crossroads, pedestrian but also equestrian.

The equestrian center takes place delicately in front of the massif, as a gateway to this magnificient environment keeping in mind his fragility.

Project description

The project fits between the roofs of farms, low walls, leafy trees and the old barn of the village.

Technical information

The boxes, burnt wood compartments hanging from the frame, watching the mountains reflected in the water trough. A thin zinc roof covers the entire project, it draws the patio, evoking a secret atmosphere. The indoor riding arena arises from the stone low walls, with lightness. The metallic tie-rods participates to the structure, preserving the internal volume. A suspended space, allows to contemplate the equestrian activities, with the landscape as backdrop.

Co-authors

Pierre Ide