Nursing home

Dark buildings, terraces looking towards the river, two planted patios and a surprising use of bright colors like yellow and pink connote the nursing home in Pont-sur-Yonne for dependent elderly people completed by Dominique Coulon & associés.

Dominique Coulon & associés, 92-bed nursing home in Pont-sur-Yonne for dependent elderly people, Pont-sur-Yonne, France
The building completed by Dominique Coulon & associés blends into the sloping landscape of Pont-sur-Yonne. The dark blocks house the 96 rooms; the main entrance is arranged around a courtyard resembling a village square, facing the Yonne valley.
The dark volumes appear hollowed out, with a tumble of geometric shapes folded into these starkly white hollows. There are views of the scenery on all sides; the terraces look towards the river. The common areas of the living spaces are arranged to benefit from the energy of light from the south, with wide openings looking out over the park. 
Dominique Coulon & associés, 92-bed nursing home in Pont-sur-Yonne for dependent elderly people, Pont-sur-Yonne, France
Dominique Coulon & associés, 92-bed nursing home in Pont-sur-Yonne for dependent elderly people, Pont-sur-Yonne, France

Two planted patios provide the building with depth. All traffic routes have natural light, making them ideal for strolling.

They widen with changes of direction, accommodating sitting areas in warm shades of pink and red where ergonomically designed banquettes are conducive to group conversations among the residents. Particular attention has been paid to making the collective areas both fluid and transparent. The dining rooms occupy a central balcony position looking towards the lobby, opening broadly to the south. Sheltered terraces are a further addition to the residents’ quality of life.

Dominique Coulon & associés, 92-bed nursing home in Pont-sur-Yonne for dependent elderly people, Pont-sur-Yonne, France
Dominique Coulon & associés, 92-bed nursing home in Pont-sur-Yonne for dependent elderly people, Pont-sur-Yonne, France

The rooms, each measuring 20 square metres, have been very carefully designed. The combination of bay windows and furnishings reinforces the feeling of thickness of the facade.

The diversity of the three types of room is enhanced by the careful attention paid to both colour and solar orientation.

The building is certified to high energy performance standards. The exterior insulation confers good inertia and provides a high level of thermal comfort. In drawing up this project, particular care has been paid to use and functionality.

Everything has been done to use routes, natural light and materials to best advantage, producing living spaces which respect the dignity of their residents.


92-bed nursing home in Pont-sur-Yonne for dependent elderly people, Pont-sur-Yonne, France
Program: nursign home
Architects: Dominique Coulon & associés
Client: Lamy-Delettrez nursing home
Structural Engineer: Batiserf Ingénierie
Electrical & Mechanical Plumbing Engineer: BET G. Jost
Cost estimator: E3 Economie
Landscaping: Bruno Kubler
Kitchen expert: Ecotral
Cost: 9,304,560 €/H.T
Area: 5,395 sqm
Completion: 2015

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