Les Cercles Du Lac

Nestled between the lake and a valley, the project preserves the wild aspect of the site and is divided into 7 thematic circles within a perimeter that minimizes the impact on the site. A network of roads and paths gives several choices of access to the buildings favoring an immersion in nature. T he project takes on cultural roots through the shape of the circle which echoes the Circle of Life, a symbol of Amerindian culture. The round-shaped buildings provide 360 ° views of the park. With its chimney culminating at the level of the canopy, the reception building is the central element of the project. On the conference center the aim is to minimize the impact on the site and to bury the conference rooms. The recreation center building is integrated into the natural slope of the landscape facing the lake. The visitor walks along a ramp which turns into bleachers and belvederes. The hotel rooms are made up of four discs of 25 rooms framing the wide landscape.

Arnaud Coutine, Bérenger Marinot and Stanislas Cheuvreux partners and co-managers of WAW ARCHITECTES