Gymnase SEPR Lyon
Between innovation and ecological performance in the heart of Lyon.
The gymnasium of the Société d’Enseignement Professionnel du Rhône (SEPR), located in Lyon, embodies the connection between aesthetics and sustainability through its structure and its interior cladding made of wood.
Client :
SEPR
Architecture:
Chabal Architectes (mandataire); Archi-Made
Timber Dimension:
120 m³ of glulam 9 glulam beams with a span of 25 m 894 m² of exterior walls in timber frame construction 1,160 m² of roof cassettes in timber frame construction
Designed by Chabal Architectes and Archi-Made, this multipurpose gymnasium, intended to host various sports, is equipped with a sports hall measuring 44 x 23.5 meters, as well as changing rooms, sanitary facilities, a medical room, and storage rooms for equipment. The wooden structure of the building, supported by a glulam beam network, was realized by our teams. The standing seam zinc cladding completes the building’s aesthetics and gives it a modern and timeless character that harmoniously fits into the surroundings of Lyon.
At Rubner, we are particularly proud to have contributed to the realization of this gymnasium for the SEPR. This project was a new opportunity to put our expertise in timber construction to the service of a building that combines performance and aesthetics. Our collaboration with local partners and the use of French wood testify to our commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly building practices. Every step of this project has brought us closer to our mission: to build a greener world, out of wood for future generations.
As the lead carpenter of the project, Rubner applied its know-how in timber construction to realize the load-bearing structures of this multipurpose gymnasium. The choice of a glulam beam structure with a span of 25 meters represents both a technical and aesthetic masterpiece, demonstrating our skills in this field. The load-bearing exterior walls in timber frame construction and the roof cassettes were designed to ensure maximum stability and strength while minimizing the weight of the building. The wood, central to this project, was chosen not only for its technical properties but also for its ecological advantages, particularly its thermal insulation and aesthetics.
