‘les îles’ multipurpose hall, sion, competition, 2nd place

client :

citizen’s community, sion

programme :

multipurpose hall, tennis courts

dates :

competition june 2006

collaboration :

berclaz-torrent architectes, sion

françois meyer architecture, sion

the shell of the building was dictated by the environment of the site. the north façade, which looks out over the motorway, is an imposing façade that forms a distinctive display, being of substantial height and an eye-catching colour. by contrast, the south façade, which looks out over countryside, is low and tinted with natural shades that produce a camouflage effect. the building opens out generously over the countryside zone where the pedestrian access is located, while the north-light roof provides the benefit of natural lighting and panoramic views.