Following seven years of closure, Chatillon Architectes implements contemporary solutions and state-of-the-art facilities, bringing this distinctive building back to life, first as an Olympic training site and then for its subsequent return to the local community. The first images of the restored Grande Nef de l’Île-des-Vannes sports complex in Paris have been revealed ahead of its role as an Olympic training facility. Featuring a sweeping parabolic roof and striking translucent side paneling, the unique structure was designed by Anatole Kopp, Lucien Metrich, and Pierre Chazanoff in 1971, and closed in 2018 due to decay and accessibility issues. Adapting the building for contemporary use, Chatillon Architectes has fully restored the structure, installing contemporary energy solutions, structural repairs, universal accessibility upgrades and state-of-the-art facilities, from acoustic paneling to sports flooring to lighting fixtures.
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