CALHIPSO Project with Batichêne
Le Creusot (71)

BatiChêne Panels Serving Architectural Excellence

At the IUT of Le Creusot, the CALHIPSO project marks a new milestone in the integration of solid wood within demanding technical and educational environments. Designed by AMD Architectes Ingénieurs, this ambitious program perfectly illustrates the ability of structural oak to combine performance, precision, and aesthetics.

To meet the project’s requirements, BatiChêne supplied nearly 100 m² of oak CLT panels, primarily dedicated to interior partitioning. The objective was to provide a solution that is both structural and durable, suitable for intensive use, while ensuring an impeccable level of finish.

A Technical and Sustainable Solution

In a higher education facility, the requirements are numerous: mechanical strength, dimensional stability, user comfort, and harmonious integration within the existing architecture. BatiChêne CLT panels were designed to meet these challenges with highly precise machining, facilitating on-site installation and ensuring perfect alignment with the architectural design.

Beyond technical performance, wood stands out here as a material for the future. As a renewable resource that stores carbon and offers a low environmental footprint, solid oak fully supports a more responsible construction approach, in line with the expectations of today’s public project owners.

Extensive Work Upstream of Construction

Behind each CLT panel lies a rigorous process : log selection, controlled drying, transformation, quality control, dimension optimization, and anticipation of the project’s specific uses. This upstream attention to detail ensures not only product reliability but also smooth and efficient implementation on site.

Collaboration in Service of Contemporary Architecture

The CALHIPSO project demonstrates how solid wood naturally finds its place in technical and innovative environments. Thanks to close collaboration between the design teams, construction companies, and BatiChêne, the material becomes a true architectural component.

Project Owner : Université Bourgogne Europe
Timber Contractor : Les Charpentiers de l’Ouche