L’Institut Des Civilisations

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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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up to E900 (26mm) up to E1050 (38mm) up to E1200 (54mm)

Air permeability

up to Class 3 (26mm) up to Class 4 (38mm) up to Class 4 (54mm)

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Class B3 (26mm) Class C5 (38mm) Class B4 (54mm)

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up to E1200 (38 mm)

Air permeability

up to Class 4 (38 mm)

Wind resistance

Class B5 (38 mm)

Sound insulation

Security

Fusion

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up to E1650 (38 mm)

Air permeability

up to Class 4 (38 mm)

Wind resistance

Class C5 (38 mm)

Sound insulation

Security

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Thermal Transmittance

Watertightness

up to Class 8A (38 mm) up to Class 8A (54mm)

Air permeability

up to Class 3 (38 mm) up to Class 4 (54mm)

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Class B3 (38 mm) Class C4 (54mm)

Sound insulation

Security

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up to E900 (26mm)
up to E1050 (38mm)
up to E1200 (54mm)

up to Class 3 (26mm)
up to Class 4 (38mm)
up to Class 4 (54mm)

Class B3 (26mm)
Class C5 (38mm)
Class B4 (54mm)

up to Class 8A (38 mm)
up to Class 8A (54mm)

up to Class 3 (38 mm)
up to Class 4 (54mm)

Class B3 (38 mm)
Class C4 (54mm)