Transformation of the submarine bunkers at Keroman

Masterplan for the conversion of a raw building with minimal intervention

The project creates the spatial conditions for the appropriation of new uses. Addition of infrastructure and development of a diversity of use. Enrichment with commercial- and service offerings, educational, research and museums facilities in the segment: man and ocean

PROJECT DATA

SML-00-2
Planning area of the bunker complex on the headland of Keroman

 

SML-02
It is proposed to develop the infrastructure in phases.
A fabric of footbridges and squares in mutual relationship with the existing architecture.
Reference: Viking, Imi Knoebel, 1996

 

SML-14
Bunker complex with complemented infrastructure, seen from the other side of the harbor

 

Floor plan I – III

 

SML-04
Entrance hall

 

SML-12
Museum in the tunnel of Keroman I

 

SML-13
Square on the former shifting station

 

Roof utilsation concept I – III

 


ProgramUtilsation study for three submarine bunkers
StatusInternational ideas competition
LocationKeroman Lorient, France
ClientCity of Lorient in partnership with the European Union (FEDER) and the French Ministry of Defence (FRED), organised in coordination with UIA and UNESCO
Area65.000 m2
ServicesProgram and location analyses, strategic development, visualisation
Date1999

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