L’Institut Des Civilisations

Country

France

Architecture

Moussafir Architectes

Photography

Bruno Lança | Moussafir Architects Website

About the project

The transformation of the Cardinal Lemoine site at the Collège de France bridges past and future. This initiative revitalizes three historic buildings, ensuring that their architectural integrity and functionality are maintained. Originally part of the École Polytechnique, the site has been renovated to improve circulation, accessibility, and energy efficiency. The interiors have been reconfigured, including leveling the floors to allow seamless movement throughout the complex. The restored façades and roofs complement the garden, balancing the built area and nature.

OTIIMA’s innovative solutions enhance the site’s aesthetic appeal and operational performance. Integrating four systems—38 PLUS, 54 FUSION, 54 CLASSIC, and OPEN—optimizes thermal and acoustic efficiency and preserves the site’s delicate metal and glass architectural elements. The renovated glass roof now permits abundant natural light to illuminate the space, highlighting the intricate arabesque motifs selected by architect Jacques Moussafir. This renovation modernizes the Collège de France and reinforces its status as an enduring venue for knowledge dissemination, research, and cultural interaction.

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thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

watertightness

Watertightness

air-permeability

Air permeability

wind-resistance

Wind resistance

resistance

Impact resistance

insulation

Sound insulation

security

Security

thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw Ug = 1,0 (38mm)
Uw Ug = 0.5 (54mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

E1200 (54mm)

(4 classes above 9A) 1

air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO EN 1026

Class 4

(600 Pa or 119 Km/h) 1 2

wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class C5

(in 6 possible classes) 2

resistance

Impact resistance

ISO EN 12600 + ISO EN 1630

Class 5

(2000 Pa or 200 Km/h)

insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

Rw: 42 db (up to)
security

Security

ISO EN 1628 + ISO EN 1629 + ISO EN 1630

RC2: (WK2)

3

thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw Ug = 1,0 (38mm)
Uw Ug = 0.5 (54mm)
Uw Ug = 0.47 (62mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

E1200

(7 classes above 9A) 1

air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO en 1026

Class 4

(600 Pa or 110 Km/h) 1

wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class B5

(2000 Pa or 200 Km/h) 1

resistance

Impact resistance

ISO EN 12600 + ISO EN 1630

Class 5 (38mm / 54mm)

1C1 | 2B2 | 1B1 2 (62mm)

insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

Rw: 42 db (up to) (38mm / 54mm)

Rw: 44 db (up to) (62mm)

security

Security

ISO EN 1628 + ISO EN 1629 + ISO EN 1630

RC2: (WK2)

3

thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw Ug = 1.0 (38mm)
Uw Ug = 0.5 (54mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

E1650

(7 Clases superior a 9A) 1

air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO EN 1026

Class 4

(600 Pa or 110 Km/h) 1

wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class C5

(2000 Pa or 200 Km/h) 1

resistance

Impact resistance

ISO EN 12600 + ISO EN 1630

Class 5
insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

Rw: 42 db (up to)
security

Security

ISO EN 1628 + ISO EN 1629 + ISO EN 1630

RC2: (WK2)

2

thermal-transmittance

Thermal Transmittance

Uw Ug = 0.7 (38mm)
Uw Ug = 0.7 (54mm)

watertightness

Watertightness

ISO EN 12208 + ISO EN 1027

Class 8A

(450 Pa or 95 km/h)

air-permeability

Air permeability

ISO EN 12207 + ISO en 1026

Class 3

(600 Pa or 110 Km/h)

wind-resistance

Wind resistance

ISO EN 12210 + ISO EN 12211

Class C5

(2000 Pa or 200 Km/h)

resistance

Impact resistance

ISO EN 12600 + ISO EN 1630

Class 5

(in 6 possible classes)

insulation

Sound insulation

ISO EN 10140 + ISO EN 717

Rw: 38 db (up to)
security

Security

RC2: (WK2) 2

RC2: (WK2)

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