A nautical base hidden under the dune

With a total surface area of ​​700 m2, the building has been sustainably designed and constructed to be as invisible as possible and to blend in perfectly with the landscape. The architect Stéphane Coulaud has thus imagined a building as low as possible so as not to hide the view of the horizon line, and which can also overcome the rising waters. He also wanted the coastal dune colonized by native vegetation to integrate the entire rear of the building for perfect environmental integration.

To achieve this aesthetic feat, it was necessary to guarantee perfect sealing of the building and in particular of the two roofs: one buried and not accessible; the other accessible and visible to UV.

ODL ETANCHEITE has selected two FPO synthetic membrane references, offered by Sika:

• The part of the roof submerged under the sand was waterproofed using the FPO membrane Sarnafil TG 66-15 F. Designed for roofs under ballast, this membrane is characterized by its high resistance to the development of micro-organisms and roots, ensuring its great durability. Note that the buried wall was sealed with an FPO waterproofing membrane.
• Partly unprotected, the Sarnafil TS 77-15 E membrane was chosen for its color similar to that of water and concrete. Mechanically fixed, this multilayer membrane contains stabilizers against ultraviolet radiation.

Renowned for training future sailing champions, the nautical base of Carnon is today a work labeled Mediterranean Sustainable Building. Another form of prestigious distinction.