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‘L-AIRE DE LA CHAPONNE’ IS A 24 HOUR HIGHWAY REST AREA LOCATED ON THE A6 AUTOROUTE, LINKING PARIS TO LYON. designer ora ito sought to create a ‘non-architecture’ by integrating program into
the volume of a hill. an ample green roof makes a single entity of structure and environment. the landscape is an inhabited shelter containing a sleek curved program of eateries and seating,
while a prairie-like exterior helps break the monotony of vehicular travel by providing an opportunity to picnic and play. the circular arrangement of the space makes for optimal visibility
and practicality, allowing a totem-like smattering of signage distinguished by shape and color. the fluidity of the form remains warm, harmonious and reassuring at night when the volume of
the building is illuminated from the ground and trees. ‘aire de la chaponne’ image © ora-ïto | main image © fabrice dunou | all images courtesy of ora-ïto / fabrice dunou pavers give way to
a green-topped dome image © fabrice dunou graphic signage remains lighthearted image © fabrice dunou ample outdoor seating is park-like image © fabrice dunou a view of the futuristic, curved
petrol station image © fabrice dunou ‘aire de la chaponne’ by ora-ïto, burgundy, france image © ora ito detail of the metal parasols image © ora ito the fluid form on the main building
image © ora ito convenience center for a quick snack image © fabrice dunou wooden slats cover the surface of the vending area’s overhang image © fabrice dunou ample interior seating image ©
fabrice dunou a series of service islands image © fabrice dunou image © fabrice dunou curved glazing affords wide views image © ora ito dusk view image © ora ito green spaces are reclaimed
after construction image © ora ito the signage shines brilliantly against the hillside at night image © fabrice dunou site plan image © ora ito site rendering image © ora ito ground plan
image © ora ito perspective of greenery image © ora ito perspective of outdoor dining space image © ora ito petrol station image © ora ito experiential view of rest stop image © ora ito
alternate view image © ora ito interior rendering image © ora ito interior rendering image © ora ito proposed retail space image © ora ito curved inner spaces image © ora ito exterior at
night image © ora ito image © ora ito cat garcia menocal I designboom mar 08, 2013