Located in the northern part of the municipality, just steps away from the commune of Libercourt and its spoil tip, the project is set at the heart of a complex urban matrix (the former mining basin) where the landscape is once again taking on an essential role.
The architectural ensemble is integrated into a linear framework connecting the media library to the museum. Both buildings, remnants of the former industrial operations, are being converted into a cultural hub serving both the municipality and the wider intercommunal area. The two sites resonate with each other, forming a single unified urban and landscape entity. The architecture emerges from the ground to which it belongs.
The landscape design distinguishes the rehabilitation of the former industrial mining building while enhancing it. The landscape wraps around the extensions, gradually enveloping the historic structure. The forecourt elevates the main entrance while also guiding visitors toward the park.
The main entrance is accessed from Rue Emile Zola. The entrance plaza mirrors the landscape treatment of the museum’s forecourt. The internal circulation provides easy access to the landscaped parking area, which includes around sixty spaces, including one reserved for persons with reduced mobility.
More than 5,000 m² of meadow creates a green setting at the heart of the facility. Direct connection to the building is ensured through sculpted embankments with defined edges. The treatment of the park is intentionally minimalist. Only a few hedgerow species emerge from the peripheral woodland, reinforcing the site’s structure while preserving its rural character.
