PROJECT: FERRIER MARCHETTI STUDIO
The new terminal at Deauville Airport is an exemplary project in terms of resource and energy management. Thanks to the use of wood and biologically sourced materials for the construction of the outer shell and internal spaces, it boasts optimized energy management.
The building forms an arch that welcomes passengers and offers a panoramic view of the runway. The zinc roof, supported by exposed wooden arches, makes the entire structure look both austere and elegante.
The design draws on locally sourced beech wood to create a bright space whose vaulted ceiling gives the interiors a feeling of warmth and elegance. The opening towards the outside extends across landscaped patios incorporated in the curve of the arch, so that both passengers and staff can enjoy brightly-lit spaces and relaxation areas. Viewed from above, the roof blends naturally blends into the Normandy landscape thanks to its zinc cladding fitted with skylights diffusing soft and seamless natural light.
This allows the terminal to transcends its infrastructural function to become a work of architecture connecting people and places in a generously open space. The simplicity of its design, the high-quality materials, and the way it fits into the landscape emphasise the project’s vocation for hospitality and sustainability.
This
terminal is the first phase in an extensive project incorporating a
photovoltaic park covering an area of 45 hectares with an output of over 60
megawatts that will make Deauville Airport the first to attain a positive
carbon footprint.
Client: CCI Seine Estuaire; Project: Ferrier Marchetti Studio; Project Team: Sogeti Ingénierie, C&E Ingénierie, Milieu Studio, ACV acoustique. Photo: Luc Boegly
