URBAN - Ateliers O-S Architectes Unveils Glowing, Daylit Sports Hall in Paris

The south facade of the sports hall was left open to naturally illuminate the interior and to providing views of the nearby practice fields and the River Seine. At ground level, fritted glass panels allow pedestrians to glance into the large exercise rooms, providing a bit of visual encouragement for the less ambitious passers-by on the street.The architects explain that interfacing the building with the street was a priority for the design: “Eme ...

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