Cours Joseph Rambaud et la découverte du canal

Cours Joseph Rambaud et la découverte du canal

Cours Joseph Rambaud et la découverte du canal

Cours Joseph Rambaud and the uncovering of the canal

In the 1930's a car park was built over part of the canal in the Loumet neighbourhood of Pamiers. The project to uncover the canal was the opportunity to re-open the space in order to step back and admire the historic skyline including the Saint-Antonin Cathedral or the old Bishopric building.

The project brings new dynamics and renewal to the public space thanks to an esplanade allowing for various activities such as markets, concerts and events. The banks of the canal can be accessed on either side of the water. Along the Cours Joseph Rambaud, two sets of stairs connect the embankment to the street level. Opposite, large grass steps support the mineral esplanade and form a progressive access down to the waterfront.

The supporting brick walls mirror one of the two historic bridges and unfold from one side of the canal to the other. They are punctuated by hinged ironwork grills through which the rainwater is directed into the canal. As for the guardrail, it respects the aesthetics of the heritage guardrail that delimits the canal surrounding the town of Pamiers. Thus, the project illustrates a contemporary expression of the historic characteristics of the site and invites the visitor to rediscover the canal, making the neighbourhood an essential stop on the Camino de Santiago that passes through Pamiers.

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Year of the project conception
2018
Year of completion of the project
2022
COST (€/m²) ($/m²) (€/ha) ($/ha)
307€/m2
Price category
Regeneration
Price subcategory
Intervenciones urbanas
Surface
4450 m2
Customer type
Administració pública
Customer Name
Ville de Pamiers
Construction company
CROA-TP; CAZAL; CLARAC; FACON METAL
Works management
OTCE INFRA
地址
Cours Jospeh Rambaud
City / Place
Pamiers
区域
Ariège
国家
法国