The 216 dwellings that make up the first phase of the development are strategically placed to create a community that is economically, socially, and environmentally responsible; the area will eventually be developed to contain 800 to 1000 homes. The district takes advantage of rainwater collection systems, and all of the buildings are designed to be highly energy-efficient.
Motor traffic is only allowed on access roads, giving pedestrians priority. The community encompasses a wide range of building types and public spaces—it includes a semicircular park lined with individual homes, a wharf with gabled structures, green terraces and U-shaped gardens in the center of individual lots. The buildings are set alongside social areas, setting the stage for a lively neighborhood for all to enjoy.
+ Agence Nicolas Michelin & Associés
Via ArchDaily
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Designed by Agence Nicolas Michelin & Associés, the Grand Large District in Dunkirk, France is a sustainable development that marks the beginning of the second phase of the Neptune Project. Launched in 1991, this project’s central goal is to the a
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Nestled on the coast, this sustainable community offers a prime example of how eco-responsibility and elegance can go hand in hand.
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Streets are pedestrian-only, with vehicles allowed solely on nearby access roads.
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Clean, safe, and modern, it’s an ideal neighborhood for the future.
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The 216 dwellings that make up the first phase of the development are strategically placed to create a community that is economically, socially, and environmentally responsible.
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The district takes advantage of rainwater collection systems, and all of the buildings are designed to be highly energy-efficient.
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Motor traffic is only allowed on access roads, giving pedestrians priority.
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The community encompasses a wide range of building types and public spaces.
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It includes a semicircular park lined with individual homes, a wharf with gabled structures, green terraces and U-shaped gardens in the center of individual lots.
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The buildings are set alongside social areas, setting the stage for a lively neighborhood for all to enjoy.
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The houses are gorgeous and elegant; exactly what you’d expect to see on the French Riviera.
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