E17 portraits - (s)lowland

Grenoble Alpes Métropole (FR) - Special Mention

(s)lowland

Associates: Théo Faucheux (FR) – architect urbanist, Thomas Tronville (FR) – architect, Alice Riegert (FR) – landscape architect 
Contributor: Lisa-Marie Dubiez (FR) – artist

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"(s)lowland" project seeks to revitalise the Grésivaudan Valley by reconciling nature and urbanism to address ecological and social challenges. Faced with past urbanisation, it reimagines (re)development by integrating sustainable solutions. By renaturing the alluvial plain, it restores the balance between human activities and ecosystem preservation, providing a response to the theme "Living Cities: Imagining architecture that cares for the environment."

« During the summer heatwave, canoes and kayaks go down the Isère. », « Pontoons providing access to the water rise and fall with the rhythm of the floods. » ©LMD-Lisa-Marie Dubiez
« During high floods, the Isère floods the agricultural plain of La Taillat. », « Outside flood period, on the banks of the old service station, the river recycling center makes a stop. » ©LMD-Lisa-Marie Dubiez
« In winter, the riparian vegetation is dormant and more visible », « School excursions : trailing ferries allow you to cross the river at strategic points. » ©LMD-Lisa-Marie Dubiez