Base Nautique de Vaires-sur-Marne
Nautical infrastructures built in wood for a sustainable and functional Heritage for
Location:
Vaires-sur-Marne (77)
Client:
Région Ile-de-France
Architects:
Auer + Weber
Volume:
Charpente lamellé-collé : 85 m3 Mur ossature bois et toiture : 970 m² Bardage Polycarbonate : 2 200 m² Structure CLT : 200 m²
The Base Nautique de Vaires-sur-Marne, just 20 kilometres east of Paris, is an ambitious and innovative project that embodies the perfect blend of sustainability and sporting excellence. Designed by architects Auer + Weber + Assoziierte, the complex extends over a 200-hectare site, offering modern, environmentally-friendly facilities, destined to host the Olympic and para-Olympic canoeing and rowing competitions in Paris in 2024. This project, the only one of its kind in Europe, goes beyond the world sporting event to offer a long-term leisure area for the people of the Ile-de-France region, including rafting, hydrospeed and a range of water-based activities to complement the existing offer.
‘The construction of the Vaires-sur-Marne water sports centre was a technical and environmental challenge that we met with passion. Wood, the material at the heart of our expertise, has enabled us to create spaces that are both functional and environmentally friendly. Every detail of this project has been designed to provide a unique experience for users, while leaving a lasting legacy for future generations. We are proud to have contributed to this international project, which combines tradition and innovation in the service of sport and well-being.” – Alexis Duhameau
The choice of wood as the main material for the infrastructure of the water sports centre is not only aesthetic, but also meets strict criteria of durability and performance. Wood, a renewable material par excellence, was chosen for its insulating qualities and its ability to blend harmoniously into the natural environment of Vaires-sur-Marne. Wooden structures, combined with concrete and glass elements, give the buildings a sleek, modern look while guaranteeing their longevity. Wood, combined with advanced construction techniques, has made it possible to create infrastructures capable of withstanding the demands of climate and intensive use, while ensuring optimum comfort for users. Rubner supplied all the timber structures for this project.
This project was delivered in 2019
