The project, which covers an area of 2.47 acres (1 ha), will include a university canteen and a third place. The landscaping project consists of a 5,500 m2 area, built around a greenway, which connects the new residence to the existing campus through cycle and walking paths, serving the different sites of the project. The brick façade matches the building’s coating. Acting as a unifying space for human beings and for biodiversity, that path forms the green backbone of the landscaping project and also intends to turn the landscape into a lived-in space. The landscape makes a variety of spaces available to users such as alcoves, a big atrium, meadows and a vegetable garden. 

The path is an extension of the nearby woods and expands the ecological corridor by combining public space and abundant vegetation. The tree takes centre stage, giving the landscape its structure, while being an essential part of the green corridor. It is used as a companion to the walkers but also to delineate the breathing spaces. 

This transition landscape aims to benefit everyone, putting ease of operation at its heart, and allowing people to interact with nature, while becoming a home for biodiversity.