The École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Normandie has benefited from an exceptional financial package from the Government's stimulus plan for its energy renovation. After 10 months of studies, the rehabilitation of the workshops in the park has been launched. Built in 1998 by the architect Patrice Mottini, this building was nominated for the prestigious "Equerre d'Argent" award. Its "Remarkable Contemporary Architecture" label is currently being processed. Condemned in 2013 for non-compliance, the building will be returned to its original use, teaching and research in architecture. The glazed floors will provide optimum working conditions for the researchers of the ATE laboratory (29 researchers, 14 doctoral students, 2 staff). The large studio will be reconfigured as a digital room for distance learning, colloquia and meetings in hybrid format. Finally, the basement will be enlarged and lit to provide a platform for work on eco-construction, pending the construction of an experimental hall.

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"Co-Living Archi", a project designed by and for students
The project consists of creating student accommodation on the site of the École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Normandie, itself located in the commune of Darnétal. The design will be carried out in conjunction with the students of the school in order to imagine types of accommodation adapted to their use and their residential path (single room/flat share/couple/young professionals).

A mix of uses
Business premises are also planned on the ground floor, allowing for a mix of uses, particularly in connection with the "La Fruitière" incubator run byENSA Normandie.

Research in eco-design.
The project will be supported by the research carried out by the ATE laboratory, with its expertise in the field of eco-construction.

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Since last October, the École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Normandie has had a scheme to encourage the emergence of innovative entrepreneurship in the field of architecture. This one-year support programme is aimed at architecture graduates or collectives. Alann Bourgeard and Paul de Cathelineau are the winners of this first session.

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Following the favourable opinion of the board of directors on 13 January, the Minister of Culture has appointed Raphaël Labrunye as director of the École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Normandie. Mr Labrunye had been appointed as director of this school on 1 February 2019. This new three-year mandate, in accordance with the decrees in force, will take effect from 1 February 2022. It follows on from the profound changes that took place during the first mandate, with the definition of a school project, a new pedagogical model and major property investments carried out as part of the Recovery Plan.

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