The National Architecture Days aim to develop the architectural knowledge of the general public. They propose to unveil the richness of contemporary remarkable architecture wherever it is, to tell the story of the built environment that surrounds us, to awaken curiosities and artistic sensibilities and to value the cultural contribution, scientific, technical and social architecture for the well-being of all.
Plan 5
This event is organized in collaboration with the collective Plan 5 which brings together institutional actors and associations of diffusion and promotion of architecture in the Pays de la Loire. It consists of the National School of Architecture of Nantes, the Regional Council of the Order of Architects, the Regional Union of CAUE and the 5 regional CAUE, the Regional House of Architecture of the Pays de la Loire, the Regional Association for the Dissemination and Promotion of Architecture and the DRAC. The objective of Plan 5 is to coordinate their actions and promote the transmission of architecture in its creative and cultural dimension.
Public events to broaden the perspective on architecture
In the imagination of the inhabitants, architecture is often reserved for monuments and large facilities. The rest of our living environment would be made of buildings. Yet, whether scholarly or popular, small or large, public or private, everything is architecture in our environment.
It is to this broadening of the perspective that the National Architecture Days invite by simultaneously stimulating and federating, in all regions, events promoting architecture in the broad sense including urbanism and housing.
The event is aimed at children, young people and adults, in a festive and educational dimension. The aim is to unveil the richness of remarkable contemporary architecture wherever it is located, to promote the understanding by all citizens of the issue of architecture in improving the living environment, to tell the story of the built environment that surrounds us, to awaken curiosity and artistic sensibilities and to value the cultural, scientific, technical and social contribution of architecture, around three main objectives:
- to show architecture as it is, simple and inhabited, at the heart of our daily life;
- nourish the architectural culture of all audiences;
- give the keys to look at and experience architecture.
Theme 2023 "Architecture" theme and ecological transition"
The theme of this 8th edition is «Architectures and ecological transition». A broad theme that allows the public to discover inhabited places, from housing to the neighborhood that surrounds them, to discover the qualities.
The opportunity also to understand how architects design spaces where it is good to live or how construction and rehabilitation techniques involve healthier and more resource-efficient materials.
«Raise your eyes»: an awareness action in the direction of schools
Friday is more specifically dedicated, since 2019, to raising awareness of architecture and architectural heritage «Raise your eyes», organized in partnership by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of National Education and Youth, for schools.
The objective is to make young people aware of their architectural environment, and to offer them, accompanied by their teachers, discoveries of architectural heritage elements located near their school, to learn to read and experience architecture.
Animations on the whole territory
Meetings and debates with architecture stakeholders, visits to architecture agencies, buildings and worksites, urban walks, exhibitions, film screenings or educational workshops, so many opportunities to discover architecture and the profession of architect.
Some examples of activities in the Pays de la Loire
Ecole nationale supérieure d'architecture de Nantes
6 Quai François Miterrand, 44200 Nantes
Visit of the Nantes School of Architecture
Come and visit the architecture school of Nantes and discover the details of the project of Anne Lacaton and Jean Philippe Vassal (Pritzker Prize 2021)
Saturday, October 14, 2023 – 14:00-15:00
Free on registration required. Gauge limited to 30 people
Register: inscriptions.lardepa@gmail.com
Maine-et-Loire
ANGERS
Tree View
Discover the project Arborescence, winner of the call for projects Imagine Angers, designed by VINCI Immobilier, during the National Architecture Days.This bold tree-shaped building stands 35 meters, housing a vertical garden on 11 floors, and a rooftop with panoramic views of the city. On October 13, immerse yourself in a new era of urban real estate with Jean-Pierre Crespy, architect of the project. A unique experience not to be missed!
Visit reserved for experienced walkers and people over 15 years old
Friday - 14:00 -15:00
10 people per slot
Further information: marie-anne.dekerimel@ville.angers.fr
Mayenne
LAVAL
Espace Mayenne
Exhibition of the prize Overview Mayenne 2022
The APERÇU Mayenne Prize, initiated by the CAUE 53 in partnership with the Mayenne County Council, aims to highlight creation and innovation in the fields of architecture and development in Mayenne.
Among recent operations, of all kinds of programs, of all sizes and located in all the communes of the department, the CAUE distinguishes achievements that testify to strong aesthetic, technical, environmental, landscape or urban qualities. With this award, CAUE wishes to salute both the work of designers (architects, urban planners, landscapers) and the commitment of their public and private owners.
Discover the 22 selected operations including the 9 mentions and the 6 Grand Prix of this edition through the publication and the travelling exhibition. Both present the selected operations of the 2022 edition while highlighting the achievements awarded by the jury.
Entrance reserved for participants of the "Forum of local elected officials and public actors"
Espace Mayenne: 2 rue Joséphine Baker 53000 Laval
Saturday 14 October 2023 - 8:30-17:00
For more information: https://www.caue53.com/journees-nationales-de-larchitecture-2023
Sarthe
LE MANS
Circus City
Exhibition: les Sablons: history of a neighbourhood
The Tourism and Heritage Department and the inhabitants invite you to discover the different neighborhoods of the city and their architecture. During this quarter, the Sablons district is in the spotlight, following the inventory mission conducted by the Pays de la Loire region since 2019 on serial housing at Le Mans.
Created in the 1960s on old floodplain grounds on the eastern outskirts of the city, the Sablons district was built from scratch under the hand of one of the greatest French urban planners of the twentieth century, Pierre Vago.
An exhibition, a focus and a film are presented at the Chapiteau, in the heart of the Sablons district until October 15.Then from October 18 to December 17 at the Maison du Pilier-Rouge (Cité Plantagenêt)
Free admission – Cité du Cirque: 6, bd Winston Churchill 72000 Le Mans
Friday, October 13, 2023 – 9:30-12:30 and 14:00-19:00
Saturday, October 14, 2023 – 9:30-12:30 and 14:00--18:00
Vendée
THE HERBARIA
Fairgrounds
Meeting and exhibition
Discover the work of the agency and the profession of architect
by Luc ROBIN Architect/ http://lucrobinarchitecte.fr
Presentation of the agency’s work over the past year. A slideshow will also report on all achievements.
To understand the profession and missions of architects, a presentation sheet can be given to you and the agency will be at your disposal on the stand to answer all the questions that everyone can ask about architecture.
Parc des expositions des Herbiers
Rue du 11 November 85500 Les Herbiers
Friday, October 13, 2023 – 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00
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