Saint-Jean-de-Luz Cultural Center / Dominique Coulon & associés

The environment in which this cultural centre emerged is both magnificent and complex. The building enjoys splendid views of Saint-Jean-de-Luz Bay, only 500 metres away. The structure is not considered a single unit, but rather a series of fragments in which the different functions of the architectural programme are based. This spatial principle reflects the site's dimensions. It made it possible to freely play around with the sizes of the building's different parts and to reach the right balance.