This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The L’Eau Vive motel has been open and welcoming guests since July. Photo: bestioleprod Many architecture fans in the region are familiar with the bubble houses designed by Pascal Haüsermann and Claude Costy at Raon l’Étape in the Vosges (France). Since July, they have once again been used as a motel, L’Eau Vive. It’s a site like no other, set on the peninsula of a small Vosges village, Raon l’Étape, at the crossroads of the French regions of Lorraine and Alsace and the Vosges Mountains. It is home to a utopian project by Franco-Swiss architects Pascal Haüsermann (1936-2011) and Claude Costy (born 1931), representatives of the visionary organic architecture of the 1960s and 70s: bubble houses designed to be run as a family motel in a green setting by the river. The site has seen many ups and downs, periods of success... and oblivion. But since last July, the current owner, Parisian business lawyer Christophe Perchet, has relaunched the motel and entrusted the management of the nine bubbles to Lydia Lebreton. After almost two years of work, the motel opened in 1969. A large two-storey reception bubble was positioned at the entrance to the site to welcome guests and house the caretaker. It preceded the nine bubble rooms arranged in a circle, each facing away from the other, with large windows facing the green banks. Six bubbles sleep two people and three sleep four. The project was a success and enjoyed a very prosperous period, even inspiring the creator of the children’s book series Barbapapa. There was a succession of owners between 1981 and 2000, who made changes and adaptations over the years. The last hotelier went bankrupt in 1995, the motel fell into disrepair and the bubble houses were overgrown. In 2003, the motel became a private residence and the large bubble house underwent major alterations, including the addition of panelling and a fireplace... Then the site was once again put up for sale. From 2006 onwards, a group of enthusiasts restored the building with respect and sensitivity, and relaunched the hotel business under the name of Museumotel, with a neo-seventeenth-century decor. But reviving and maintaining such a place comes at a price, and the business ceased in 2015. Meanwhile, in 2014, the site was listed as a historic monument and the motel was put back up for sale. The bubble chambers are arranged in a circle and oriented to avoid overlooking each other. Photo: bestioleprod Haüsermann Island is a green natural site that motel guests can enjoy. Photo: bestioleprod View of the breakfast room. Photo: bestioleprod View of one of the rooms. Photo: bestioleprod In the future, Lebreton is also considering using the site for small seminars or weddings, “or why not work with yoga associations for relaxing breaks in the heart of nature.” : 13, rue Jean-Baptiste-Demenge Prolongée, F-88110 Raon l'Étape This article was originally published in . Text description provided by the architects. Asking questions about the specific characteristics of a certain area, will not only ensure the protection of that area’s cultural heritage, but also how that cultural heritage can be used as a basis to shape a new landscape. The town of Raon l'Etape encloses a green area along the banks of the river Meurthe. This area, abandoned for  a long period of time, is at the heart of a development project awarded by the town.  © Michel DenancéThe area of intervention defined by the project is delimited by the urban course of the river Meurte. By developing  both public and natural spaces the project will ensure a sustainable future for this zone. © Michel DenancéThe project has moved forward step by step: the first phase - rewarded by the prize “amenagement du Moniteur-2009”-  was followed by a second building phase which is currently drawing to a close. © Michel DenancéThe development fits in with the town's geography and uses discreet effects to highlight the uniqueness  and the atmosphere of the area.  © Michel DenancéThe 1st phase confirms the zone’s continuity with the town centre by its strict mineral structures, while the 2nd  phase underlines the presence of  leisure activities (swimming pool, family gardens, allotments, fishing...) already established on the river banks natural landscape but also proposes new use of the area : -A large beach for leisure activities and a space to relax  also serves as a zone for flood control and for the creation of  a canoeing area. -Gentle walkways encourage  the use of the river banks by the inhabitants of Raon l'Etape. © Michel DenancéThe project for the banks of the Meurthe  was conceived to comply with the concept of sustainability  which would facilitate any future expansion of the area. Careful management of the river bank’s  vegetation encourages the natural stability of the banks, limits erosion and allow for diversification  of the specific local flora. © Michel DenancéThe lighting project responds to various requirements;  to show the developed area at its best and to create a night lighting atmosphere which  respects the  security of the area,  protection of the environment and energy saving. The concept of sustainable development is the basis of the lighting project for Raon l'Etape. © Michel DenancéThe intentional  minimalism for this part of the project leads to a limitation of the illuminated points in the lit area and the acceptance of some darker areas in the centre of the town : for example the Meurthe river itself remains dark and would reflect as a mirror. © Michel DenancéThe lighting project at Raon l'Etape resolves  a paradox of our times: giving adequate night illumination  to certain zones, underlining the character of other aspects of the development and using saving energy techniques.   © Michel DenancéThe underlying concepts are: -The project set-up optimises the overall energy consumption by  using materials with a high luminous efficiency adapting the height and length of the lighting units in order to limit the number of illuminated points.. -Limitation of maintenance by choosing lights with a long life span choosing a variety of lighting systems to increase the longevity of the installation which have a low environmental impact for their manufacture and transport You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Valenciennes have strengthened their squad ahead of Ligue 2’s opening weekend with the signing of Lille forward Abou Ouattara The Burkina Faso international joins on a three year deal and returns to the second division where he spent the second half of last season on loan with Amiens Ouattara (21) becomes VAFC’s second signing from Ligue 1 winners Lille this window after the addition of young goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier VAFC will be looking to improve upon an underwhelming season in Ligue 2 having rarely threatened much more than midtable mediocrity Mosta completed a triple transfer swoop by signing Gabon goalkeeper Anse Ngoubi Demba and Nigerian forward Prince Emmanuel Chibuzor Ngoubi Demba is a 24-year-old goalkeeper who spent all his career in France He was first on the books of AC Amiens B and then moved to US Raon-l’Etape Ngoubi Demba is highly rated in his country He is a Gambian international who has collected three caps for the African side since making his debut in November 2023 Ngoubi Demba will be fighting for the no.1 jersey with Nigerian goalkeeper Udoh Akpan who has been a regular feature in the team’s goal this season also arrives at Mosta having represented his country three times at U-23 level The young left-back spent all his career in Costa Rica having been on the books of Saprissa This season he made 14 appearances with US Uruguay in the Costa Rica top-flight side signing for Mosta is Prince Emmanuel who was on the books of the second team of Czech side Banik Ostrava Emmanuel has been playing in the Czech Republic for the past 18 months and has one appearance to his name in the MOL Cup when he netted a brace in the 2-0 win over Frydek-Mistek Mosta will play their second match in the Closing Round against Balzan on Friday Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa The head of South American football’s governing body CONMEBOL called on FIFA to expand.. 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