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Two GSE construction projects receive awards at the SIMI 2011Grand Prix
Dec 09, 2011

The first prize concerns projects nominated in the category of Business and Research Buildings: it is for a mixed usage building, located in France, which can be new or renovated, featuring more than 5000 m² of floor area. The other prize, in the category of logistics buildings, is an award given for a new or renovated building that has a floor area of at least 10,000 m² for new buildings, and less than 10,000 m² for renovated buildings and urban logistics buildings.


The Grand Prix jury, made up of Corporate Real Estate Directors, awarded GSE the first prize for the new Schneider Electric Global Knowledge Centre built by GSE in Carros. This innovative project combines efficiency and comfort to enhance performance while improving quality of life in the workplace, and was built to low-energy EFFINERGIE HPE certification standards. GSE won the other award for the 46,500 m² new generation logistics platform it built for Eurocopter, which will be operated by DAHER in conjunction with the real estate investor, Barjane.

 

Presentation of these two projects


     >>> Project: Schneider Electric’s research centre in Carros


Schneider Electric Centre in Carros - Architect: Arche 5 - Photo by Ludovic Molinier

Challenges met by this project:

  • A building that houses the R&D centre and optimises its links with production operations.
  • A co-design project involving Schneider Electric and its staff, which brings together the architect and the construction company.
  • Real low energy performance, with a long-term commitment guaranteed by contract.
  • A low-energy building enhancing quality of life in the workplace.


Project overview:

     - 3 floors of laboratories and offices for the R&D ‘Product line creation centre’
     - 5,436 m² NFA
     - Capacity: 350 people
     - Designed to minimise environmental impacts and optimise the geographic environment
     - An energy-efficient building, with a binding contract signed guaranteeing low energy consumption: 40 kWh/m²/year energy excluding production, and continuous monitoring of the
       performance levels
     - Low-energy building certification
     - 1,400 m² of photovoltaic panels cover the building’s energy needs

 
     >>> Barjane logistics platform: Eurocopter logistics proceed by Daher centre in Marignane (13)

 


Barjane logistics platform in Marignane - Architect: Atelier 9

 

This project is Eurocopter’s biggest helicopter spare parts distribution centre. It features industrial processing systems and automated conveyor lines. Special attention was given to the building’s architecture and the surrounding environment.