The cultural center we designed for the town of Vif is a place for living, sharing and coming together.

The building blends into its site in a fluid, natural and subtle way, thanks to its location, its form and the materials it is made of.

As an extension of the park, both in its ease of access and in its architectural composition, the building invites passers-by to step into a bright, warm and welcoming space.

The exterior architecture, defined by the movement of the roofline and a façade punctuated by timber posts, offers both great transparency and effective control of sunlight.

The roof splits into two layers, creating different movements depending on the orientation. These interplaying roof forms recall the pages of a book lifting in the wind, and open up views of the mountains from inside the building.

Simple, long-lasting materials are used both inside and out (timber and low-carbon white concrete) to create and structure spaces where people enjoy lingering to find information, meet, relax and have fun.

The building is easy to understand and use. The different areas are clearly defined and easy to read: a public area with a timber structure, and an area for internal services in white concrete.

The interior spaces are divided by custom-designed light-wood furniture, so they can be rearranged and adapted as needs change.

The reading room opens to the south onto the forecourt, to the east onto the footpath and to the north onto the park.

The multi-purpose room is connected to the reading areas, while still being able to operate independently outside the media library's opening hours.

All spaces are fitted with suitable solar shading.

The building we designed is ergonomic, easy to live in, attractive and environmentally responsible.