Garde-corps

The Longchamp racetrack is the most important horseracing facility in Paris. The Hippodrome was built in 1857 on top of the ruins of the abbey Longchamp caused during the French revolution. Every first weekend in October, Longchamp hosts the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. This prestigious event is one of the most important races of the year and attracts the best horses, horse owners and jockeys from all over the world. During that day the attendee adds up to 60,000 people. In 2011, the operator of the racetrack, France Galop, announced a competition comprising new buildings for the Grandstand, the Parade Ring, extension for the stables, and a convention centre. One of the main aspects of the design is to understand each new structure as a so... More