Alliance Francise
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Client: Alliance Francaise de Pretoria Description The design principle of the project is to reuse the existing building as much as possible by reassigning the areas while respecting its nature and style, and to build extensions for the additional required spaces in a different style.The contrast of the two styles intends to show the history and evolution of the Alliance Francaise in Pretoria who bought the property in 1985, with one dwelling house, believed to have been designed by Sir Herbert Baker and outbuildings. Through time the Alliance's activity has grown and it needs more classrooms to continue to operate as an educational centre which provides classes/courses in French. The project intends to answer the Following general needs assessment: Rehabilitate the existing area without major works Demolish the two inappropriate classrooms Refurbish the existing ablutions and expand the director's office. Build an extension in the courtyard including:
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