A Nautical Inspired Building Designed For A Marina In France

October 2, 2015

Harbour Master's Office by PietriArchitectes

Photography by Lisa Ricciotti

 

PietriArchitectes have designed the Harbour Master’s office, at a marina in La Londe-les-Maures, France. The form of the building is reminiscent of a cruise ship or ferry boat.

 

Harbour Master's Office by PietriArchitectes

Photography by Christian Michel

The designer’s description

Located along the Var coast, opposite the fort Brégançon, the harbor master of La Londe-les-Maures enjoys an exceptional location.

Harbour Master's Office by PietriArchitectes

Photography by Christian Michel

The project is organized in three trays, operating independently and replaces an existing aging and inappropriate building.

Harbour Master's Office by PietriArchitectes

Photography by Christian Michel

The ground floor, serves business-like spaces (tickets, distributor), associations (fishing club, diving club, yacht club) and public (cloakroom, WC).

Harbour Master's Office by PietriArchitectes

Photography by Christian Michel

These spaces are open to the harbor by large windows. The first level includes a meeting room and a dining room offering views over the landscape.

Harbour Master's Office by PietriArchitectes

Photography by Lisa Ricciotti

The second level is a large reception terrace, accessed by emergency stairs placed outside.

Harbour Master's Office by PietriArchitectes

Photography by Lisa Ricciotti

The architectural proposal is simple, in the continuity of the agency’s work: sleek shapes, softened angles and materials nobles such as wood and stainless steel in reference to the world sailor, always avoiding the metaphor of the boat .

Harbour Master's Office by PietriArchitectes

Photography by Christian Michel

Harbour Master's Office by PietriArchitectes

Photography by Christian Michel

Harbour Master's Office by PietriArchitectes

Photography by Christian Michel

Harbour Master's Office by PietriArchitectes

Photography by PietriArchitectes