Rammed Earth and Restraint shape a Narrative of Landscape-led Design in Suburban Paris | Berellini Architects

A discreet, landscape-led hall in Châteaufort redefines public architecture through material honesty and thermal intelligence. In the wooded expanse of the Domaine d’Ors, the new multi-purpose hall for Châteaufort positions architecture as a quiet gesture. The site’s challenge—building beside a historic service courtyard and a protected natural reserve—demands restraint rather than visibility. Architect Leo Berellini responds with a structure that settles into the slope, preserving the legacy of the existing U-shaped ensemble while extending its symmetry with minimal impact.Context drives every decision. The hall’s green roof merges with the clearing, reducing its visual mass. Its placement behind the original service […]