Refurbishment of a former prison

Wilmotte & Associés Architectes recently won the competition to redevelop two former prison wastelands in Riom (France). The programme includes the creation of housing, a university, a hotel, a crèche and a home for the elderly.

Wilmotte & Associés Architectes recently won the competition to redevelop two former prison wastelands in Riom (France). The programme includes the creation of housing, a university, a hotel, a crèche and a home for the elderly.

The project is not limited to simple urban renewal; it envisages a profound transformation while respecting the local identity. By becoming the catalyst for an innovative and circular economy, it transcends its memorial value to weave a link between past and future. In this way, this ambitious project is emerging as an opportunity to strengthen community cohesion and promote sustainable economic development, marking a decisive step towards Riom's future.

The project is not limited to simple urban renewal; it envisages a profound transformation while respecting the local identity. By becoming the catalyst for an innovative and circular economy, it transcends its memorial value to weave a link between past and future. In this way, this ambitious project is emerging as an opportunity to strengthen community cohesion and promote sustainable economic development, marking a decisive step towards Riom's future.