Lemoal Lemoal creates hempcrete sports hall in France

Paris studio Lemoal Lemoal has used hempcrete blocks to build the Pierre Chevet sports centre, which the studio believes is the country's first public building built from the material.

Named Pierre Chevet, the 380 square-metre sports hall is located in the town of Croissy-Beaubourg near Paris.

The sports hall has hempcrete block walls

Lemoal Lemoal used the building as an opportunity to experiment with hemp as a construction material.

The sports centre contains an exercise hall and changing rooms enclosed in a structure made from hempcrete blocks, which were constructed by cement manufacturer Vicat.

The blocks were made using lime and hemp hurds – an agricultural material produced from hemp stalks, which were grown in France.

The sports hall has a half vaulted structural system

The exterior of the building is clad in white, cement-fibre panels that protect the hemp blocks.

Inside, the building has a wooden, half-vaulted structure that is adjoined to the hempcrete walls for support and provides the interior space with a column-free interior.

"The structure is a mix of timber and hempcrete blocks, wooden half-vaulted porticoes lean against a wall of hempcrete blocks for support," Lemoal Lemaol told Dezeen.

"This combination frees a maximum of space for practising sports, and allows large opening of two facades to the public space."

Walls were half rendered revealing the hempcrete blockwork

Lower sections of the walls were treated with hemp plaster – a technique typically used across the interiors of hempcrete buildings to conceal the material's textural quality.

Other areas of the walls were left untreated to reveal the blockwork and aid the building's acoustic performance.

Hempcrete removes the need for insulation

"By virtue of [hempcrete's] multiple qualities, hemp blocks makes it possible to avoid the use of linings and to reduce the thickness of the walls to the essential," said the studio.

"It also makes it possible to increase the practicable surface of the sports hall."

It has a shower and changing spaces

Hempcrete was chosen for the construction by Lemoal Lemoal for its durability, fire resistance and the fact it is an emerging construction material.

The material's France-based production also means it promotes short and local supply chains.

"Hempcrete is very popular due to its high qualities for construction, which is really good news for sustainability," said the studio.

"We choose to work with hempcrete because this sustainable and long-lasting material has also multiple performances, which allows us to reduce the thickness of the walls and get high quality and spacious interior rooms."

Walls were rendered with a hemp plaster

The blocks used in the building can be assembled dry and have an interlocking system that does not require adhesives or mortar. The hempcrete also removes the need for additional insulation due to its natural insulating qualities.

"The innovation here is not to use hempcrete for a public building but the hempcrete blocks with dry interlocking."

The blocks were created using hemp hurds and lime

The studio explained that the sports hall is France's first public building to use hempcrete blocks and hopes it will encourage others to consider using the material on future projects.

"The Pierre Chevet sports hall is the first new public facility built with hemp-concrete blocks, it helps to engage stakeholders in the building industry in ecological transition and helps to reduce the number of different materials used," said Lemoal Lemoal.

"The project was notably an opportunity to train a masonry company to this technique. Lighter than a traditional concrete block, but with a similar implementation, the hemp block can convince entrepreneurs to permanently modify their prescriptions."

The bases of the walls were rendered in lime

Hemp is a carbon sequestering material when used in constriction. Cambridge University researcher Darshil Shah explained that hemp is estimated to be one of the top CO2-to-biomass converters.

He stated "[hemp] is even more effective than trees," and that "industrial hemp absorbs between eight to 15 tonnes of CO2 per hectare of cultivation."

The blocks have an interlocking system

Hemp is becoming more widely used as a construction material. A video made at Margent Farm in Cambridge details how Hemp is grown, cultivated and processed to be used as a construction material.

Elsewhere in Cambridge, Jonathan Tuckey Design recently announced its plans to add a hempcrete extension to a house in a conservation area.

Photography is by Elodie Dupuy.

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Stemmer Rodrigues creates Anada House for yoga teacher in Brazil

A leafy tree rises up through a circular opening in this Brazilian residence and yoga studio, which was designed by the architectural office of Stemmer Rodrigues.

The 350-square-metre home is located near Guaíba Lake in Eldorado do Sul, a town in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.

The project's name, Anada House, stems from a term commonly used in Hinduism to refer to "supreme bliss."

Anada House acts as a residence and a yoga studio

"The choice directly refers to the owner's wish of transforming her house into a bright space to live in and to receive students for yoga and meditation classes," said Stemmer Rodrigues, which is based in the nearby city of Porto Alegre.

Situated on a rectangular, 600-square-metre plot, the house rises two levels. Exterior walls consist of concrete, glass and wood.

A circular opening in its roof canopy allows a tree to grow through

On the front elevation, a curved walkway passes under a concrete canopy supported by angled columns, which are meant to resemble tree trunks. An elliptical, six-metre-wide cutout in the canopy accommodates a pau ferro tree.

Atop the canopy is a terrace that adjoins a slatted wall made of cumaru wood. One level higher, on the roof, is a cistern for rainwater collection.

Within the dwelling, there is a clear distinction between public and private areas.

The ground floor holds a yoga studio, kitchen, dining area and living room. On the upper level, one finds three bedrooms.

Light diffuses through frosted glass in the yoga studio

The interior offers a fluid layout and finishes such as exposed concrete and wooden flooring. In the yoga studio, diffused light enters through a curved wall made of frosted glass.

At the rear of the ground level, glazed doors open onto a marble terrace, where the homeowner can receive friends and family.

A marble terrace provides space for entertaining

Other projects in Rio Grande do Sul include a white concrete residence by Rafael Lorentz that stands on a hilltop, and a home by Hype Studio that has a glass-bottom pool and a garage for antique cars.

The photography is by Lucas Franck/NMLSS.

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Kingston University spotlights 10 design and illustration student projects

A desk that is designed to hang in a wardrobe when stored and garments tackling archetypal male stereotypes feature in our latest school show by students at Kingston University's School of Art.

Also included is a health service design for the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham encouraging outdoor activities, and illustrations promoting sustainability.

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Kingston University

School: The Design School, Kingston School of Art, Kingston University
Courses: BA Product and Furniture Design, BA Interior Design, BA Fashion, BA Graphic Design, BA Illustration Animation
Tutors: Phil Davies, Greg Epps, Marcus Leis Allion, Paddy Molloy and David Frizzell

School statement:

"The Design School at Kingston School of Art is comprised of four departments: 3D Design, Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration Animation. BA Product and Furniture Design and BA Interior Design are in the Department of 3D. The content and structure of courses is inspired by engagement with commercial and community partners and informed by material and manufacturing collaborations and academic research. The courses deliver an environment for experiential learning – both digitally and in tangible use of materials. Students work with live clients in demanding real-world contexts.

"Kingston School of Art's BA Fashion graduates are highly employable, with many working for some of the most famous fashion houses in the world. We encourage exploratory and experimental thinking, collaborative working, and seeking early acclaim and recognition outside the university. BA Graphic Design, a longstanding and respected course, has seen 90 per cent of its graduates go on to work in the creative industries in the last three years.

"The Illustration Animation BA(Hons) at Kingston combines narrative and time-based subjects to give the undergraduate complete creative freedom to engage in visual thinking, expression and communication. Illustration has expanded from the traditional printed page to explore many forms of visual media. We support learning through making, and every student is given free access to all workshops. This enables them to test and prototype using any process from etching to ceramics to arc welding to laser cutting and 3D printing or large scale textile printing. "

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Terracooler by Ellie Perry

"10 per cent of household energy is used by domestic fridges. The UK produces 14 million tonnes of food waste each year. Why are we wasting electricity on food that we then waste?

"A modern take on the Zeer pot, an ancient method of cooling that dates back to 3000 BC. Using the natural properties of terracotta, all you have to do to keep your food cool is water it.

"The pots are slip cast with a double-wall, allowing the user to pour water through the spouts into the body. The porosity of the terracotta absorbs the water, cooling the food as it evaporates. Terracooler not only reduces energy consumption but raises awareness of food storage to prevent food waste."

Student: Ellie Perry
Course: BA Product & Furniture Design
Tutors: Phil Davies and Jon Harrison
Email: ellieperrydesign[at]gmail.com

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Two projects tackling the unnecessarily complex nature of furniture assembly by Charlotte McGowan

"Set Tee is a modular lounge system design for both domestic and contract markets. The delivery and packaging are minimal, with the backrest component stored within the seat for transportation. Four bolts and a wrench are needed to assemble. Laminated Aero Ply-formed structure with foam and woven fabric upholstery.

"It is a three-part piece, a temporary workstation/desk designed to hang in a wardrobe when stored. The legs slide on, removing the need for fasteners. It is designed for domestic markets and has a lightweight honeycomb surface with hardwood lipping, tubular steel legs."

Student: Charlotte McGowan
Course: BA Product and Furniture Design
Tutors: Phil Davies and Jon Harrison
Email: charmcgowan.designs[at]yahoo.com

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Multihall by Clara Janka

"The Multihall is a building for the public that raises the discussion on how town centres can be revitalised. It asks questions on how we can adapt our lifestyle to be more sustainable in our behaviour.

"The project transforms a dark and airless residual space below a well-known department store into a porous and productive urban landscape. The processing of waste into resources becomes a civic event that wraps around a central workshop that becomes a venue at night.

"A sequence of interiors redirects a town back towards its river, creating the opportunity for consumers to become ethical producers."

Student: Clara Janka
Course: BA Interior Design
Tutor: Greg Epps
Email: clara.janka[at]outlook.com

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Levi's Tailor Shop by Hannah Gould

"This body of work is inspired by apparel denim brand Levi's and their current retail feature, the Levi's Tailor Shop. Located at the Tea Building in Shoreditch, this major project embodies the tailor shop. It architecturally integrates the extension of product longevity through reconstructing denim for use in a physical retail space with a denim factory.

"This factory swaps traditional production processes with more sustainable methods. It utilises local food waste for fabric fibres to create an exclusive clothing line for Shoreditch customers. Visitors witness the construction of the garments sold in front of them as they circulate the store."

Student: Hannah Gould
Course: BA Interior Design
Tutor: Greg Epps
Email: hlgould[at]hotmail.co.uk

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Sow by Chloe Hulse, Lydia Millar, Morwenna Morgan

"Sow is a health service design for Barking and Dagenham, a borough with the highest childhood obesity rate and a lower life expectancy than the London average.

"Harnessing the huge health benefits of the great outdoors, our service includes an app or alternative non-tech user journey, through which users can access outdoor community activities, including newly proposed schemes like intergenerational gardens.

"With community and inclusivity at its core, Sow's branding includes illustrations co-designed with the community and a custom display typeface inspired by the shapes of plants. It provides preventative and curative interventions for the long-term health of the entire community."

Students: Chloe Hulse, Lydia Millar and Morwenna Morgan
Course: BA Graphic Design
Tutor: Marcus Leis Allion
Emails: chloehulse[at]gmail.com, lydia-millar[at]hotmail.co.uk and morwennagmorgan[at]hotmail.co.uk

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Falcate by Jack Rawlings

"Falcate is a sleek and modern display typeface and educational publication produced for the ISTD brief Biophilia. Falcate was produced using the Moon's crescent phase as inspiration, celebrating the human connection we have to the natural world.

"Presented as a specimen book, this project includes utilisation and showcasing of Falcate as a typeface, an accompanying range of republished and typeset informative articles by the Institute of Physics, and clearly defined visual language in the means of processed imagery and content treatment carried throughout."

Student: Jack Rawlings
Course: BA Graphic Design
Tutor: Marcus Leis Allion
Email: jackrawlings01[at]gmail.com

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Fragile Masculinity by Edie Owens

"Fragile Masculinity; Handle With Care is an exploration of masculine identity, focussing on the inhibition of self-expression within male-dominated environments due to societal pressures and expectations of men to assume the role of the archetypal man.

Handle With Care observes the effects and limitations of hegemonic masculinity stemming from a fascination with blokes. Using workwear influences juxtaposed with sensitive fabrications and symbolism, HWC aims to encourage conversations surrounding masculinity and class.

"Hoping to allow men who embody masculinity through their work to break away from conventional and often constrictive expectations surrounding what it means to be a 'man.'

Student: Edie Owens
Course: BA Fashion
Tutor: David Frizzell
Email: studio[at]handle-withcare.co.uk

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This collection aims to bring valuable knowledge from tradition into the contemporary mainstream by Ana Maria Atanaskovic

"This collection aims to bring valuable knowledge from tradition into the contemporary mainstream. How were previous generations able to create such long-lasting and powerful things with so many fewer resources?

"While studying historical Serbian garments, I concluded that well-thought-out purposes and multi-functionality were the key.

"Influenced by historical and cultural references, my collection introduces traditional dress to modern elements. Made up of layers that work together and fabrics carefully chosen to give a refined, feminine look to the unisex silhouette, my designs were adapted to become functional, ready for action and movement."

Student: Ana Maria Atanaskovic
Course: BA Fashion
Tutor: David Frizzell
Email: atanaskovicanamaria[at]gmail.com

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Red Louise by Louise (Ju-Yi Hung)

"Red Louise (Ju-Yi, Hung) is an interdisciplinary illustrator based in London and Taiwan. Studying and keeping caterpillars from a young age developed her fascination with ecology. One of her practices lies in transforming scientific information of living organisms and their environment into illustration.

"She hopes that her publications can encourage readers to become more curious about ecology and immerse themselves whilst bringing others closer to nature.

"Her research is about the investigation of environmental education to post-modern world art education, particularly in printmaking. Raising social awareness of sustainability in printmaking through visual communication will always be her mission."

Student: Louise (Ju-Yi Hung)
Course: BA Illustration Animation
Tutor: Paddy Molloy
Email: louise8707ge[at]gmail.com

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Norwegian Wood by Laina Deene

"Laina Deene is an illustrator and animator based in Brighton, particularly interested in creating pieces that draw from literature, memory, and the natural world. Her main inspiration comes from reading, exploring, and observing.

"Laina likes to use organic mediums that allow room for mistakes and unpredictable marks both on paper and in 3D. Currently, Laina is working with digital mediums to try and create ways that can retain the naivety that is apparent in handheld materials within the screen."

Student: Laina Deene
Course: BA Illustration Animation
Tutor: Paddy Molloy
Email: hellolainadeene[at]gmail.com

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Not Architects Studio encloses terraces with metal mesh at Weather House

Screens made from metal mesh wrap around two sides of this house in Tokyo, Japan.

Weather House was designed by Not Architects Studio for a corner site in Tokyo's Shinagawa district.

Not Architects has built a house in Tokyo wrapped by metal mesh

The plot is situated between a large park in front and a smaller park to the side, which are connected by a walkway that passes close by the property.

To create a sense of connection between the neighbouring green spaces, Not Architects Studio replaced external walls with open mesh and extended the pavement into the building.

"This path connects the house to the surrounding environment," said architect Lisa Ono, "and makes it ambiguous to what extent it is a city and what extent it is a house."

It also features external stairs

The three-storey building's floors are connected by external stairs with different widths and gradients.

The stairs wrap around the house's two exposed edges, linking a series of outdoor living spaces distributed across the various levels.

The steps connect various terraces and balconies

"The path connecting each space becomes a big path or a small path depending on the weather and the season," Ono added.

"At times it becomes a hill where you can sit and look at the scenery, and at other times it becomes a park square where everyone can gather. Its usage continues to change with the environment."

Climbing plants will eventually cover the metal mesh

The terraces and balconies are enclosed by chain-link wire mesh, which was chosen to reduce the physical disconnection between the house and its surroundings.

Climbing plants will eventually cover the metal mesh surfaces, forming a layer of vegetation that will echo the greenery of the nearby parks.

The two walls positioned away from the streets are made from reinforced concrete to create a protective barrier for more intimate spaces.

An internal staircase located next to the rear wall connects rooms including a bedroom on the ground floor and the kitchen and dining area on the first floor.

The main living areas are lined with sliding doors

The main living areas are predominantly open plan and are lined with sliding glass doors that open onto the various terraces.

A bathroom slotted in alongside one of the concrete walls on the second floor adjoins a sheltered terrace overlooking the street.

A turfed rooftop garden overlooks the neighbourhood

The uppermost section of the external stair ascends to a turfed rooftop garden with views across the surrounding neighbourhood.

Japan is home to some of the most unusual houses featured on Dezeen. Elsewhere in Tokyo, Unemori Architects recently completed a small house composed of a stack of steel boxes and Nendo punctured a multigenerational house with a giant staircase.

Privacy is also a big concern in many Tokyo residences, leading to bunker-like structures such as architect Tanijiri Makoto's concrete family home that features a sheltered terrace.

The photography is by Yasuhiro Takagi.

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Project credits:

Architect: Not Architects
Design team: Tetsushi Tominaga, Lisa Ono, Aoi Nahata
Concept design: Lisa Ono
Consultant: Kinoshita structural engineers
Contractor: Marukou

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Ten homes with interiors designed to showcase art

For our next lookbook, we have selected 10 interiors from the Dezeen archive that have been designed to show off the owners' art collections.

The homes were designed for art collectors, professionals and enthusiasts to showcase their art collections.

Each one has a distinct style, with some boasting minimal gallery-like interiors, while others champion a busy and eclectic look that echo the pieces on display.

This is the latest roundup in our Dezeen Lookbooks series that provide visual inspiration for designers and design enthusiasts. Previous lookbooks include verdant Japandi interiors, U-shaped kitchens and interiors that use biomaterials.

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Turners Studio, UK, by Rodić Davidson Architects

Rodić Davidson Architects transformed two artists' studios in London into a family home that is filled with the client's eclectic furniture and art collection.

The home pairs whitewashed brick walls with vast blank walls covered in art. A glass sloped roof allows light to filter into the open-plan living area creating a bright and airy space.

Find out more about Turners Studio ›

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Windward House, UK, by Alison Brooks Architects

Alison Brooks Architects added an extension to a Georgian farmhouse to convert it into a double-height gallery space.

The client's art collection is displayed on the walls of the extension and within numerous niches designed to hold specific pieces. A mini gallery displaying 100 small works is integrated into the home's main staircase.

Find out more about Windward House ›

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Muskoka Cottage, Canada, by Ali Budd Interiors

Pure white walls were paired with stained wood floors and wood-lined ceilings at this log cabin designed by Ali Budd Interiors to serve as a backdrop for the client's art collection.

Within the cabin, a matte black Roly Poly chair by designer Faye Toogood and an offwhite, yarn-wrapped footrest were placed beneath a large graphic piece by American contemporary artist Paul Rousso.

Find out more about Muskoka Cottage ›

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Kew Residence, Australia, by John Wardle Architects

John Wardle renovated his own two-storey home in Australia, adding Victorian ash across its walls ceilings and floors.

The white painted and wood-clad walls serve as a neutral backdrop for his collection of Japanese sculptures, ceramics and colourful artworks.

Built-in shelving, cabinetry and surfaces provide subtle storage areas for the architect's collections without distracting from the leafy views out to the surrounding landscape.

Find out more about Kew Residence ›

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Home for the Arts, the Netherlands, by i29

The resident's art collection, which comprises around 100 pieces, is displayed throughout the two levels of this loft-style home designed by i29.

Double-height shelving, built using larch wood and grey HPL, conceals a staircase that leads to the mezzanine level while also housing books and small sculptures.

Grey resin was used across the floors of the home to provide a blank backdrop for the collection.

Find out more about Home for the Arts ›

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Artery Residence, US, by Hufft

As its name suggests, the design of the Artery Residence was informed by the owner's extensive art collection.

Vast wall spaces were created for displaying painting, photography and sculpture and a bespoke lighting and climate control system, similar to those used in gallery spaces, helps to preserve the pieces.

Find out more about Artery Residence ›

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Cambridge Residence, US, by Stern McCafferty Architects

This 20th-century country home in Massachusetts was renovated by Stern McCafferty Architects to better showcase the owner's art.

White matte walls were fitted with large baseboards, tying the space to its country heritage, while the floors were clad with pale wood to similarly echo the interiors of galleries and museums.

Find out more about Cambridge Residence ›

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Casa Salvatori, Italy, by Elissa Ossino Studio

Built within a 200-year-old palazzo in Brera, Milan, this apartment designed by Elissa Ossino Studio was built for the head of Italian stone brand Salvatori.

The home features marble and stone furnishings, sculptures and artworks, which were placed on top of the home's original rippled terrazzo floors. Its wood-lined ceiling was stained green, linking the permanent fixtures of the living space to its green-hued stone furnishings and artworks.

A woven wicker armchair by De Padova and a brown butterfly chair in the living space provide a soft contrast against the stone material palette.

Find out more about Casa Salvatori ›

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Four Seasons Residence, US, by Magdalena Keck

Located in Tribeca in lower Manhattan, this two-bedroom home has a minimal, monochromatic look.

A pared-back material palette, high ceilings and large windows were designed to create a sophisticated gallery-like space to showcase art.

Herringbone floors, along with vintage, contemporary and custom-made furnishings, provide the space with a homely feel.

Find out more about Four Seasons Residence ›

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Residence for Two Collectors, US, by Wheeler Kearns Architects

This Chicago penthouse apartment was designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects for an art collector couple.

The open-plan space, which has walnut flooring running throughout, was designed to be a welcoming home, but it also functions as an event space.

Artworks from the resident's collections, including a George Nakashima bench, Harry Bertoia sculptures and furniture by Paul Evans, were placed throughout the apartment.

Find out more about Residence for Two Collectors ›

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This is the latest in our series of lookbooks providing curated visual inspiration from Dezeen's image archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks showcasing U-shaped kitchens, calm living rooms and home working spaces.

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